Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Timeline
Explore all panda events at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
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290 eventsCheng Hehua Appointed Hilton Group's Pet Experience Officer
Cheng Hehua is appointed "Pet Experience Officer" for Hilton Group's "No Matter the Size, We Love You" summer campaign.
Fuhin Returns to China
Fuhin returned to China from Japan.
Rau Hin returned to China
Rau Hin (良浜) returned to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base with three daughters after 24 years at Adventure World.
Rau Hin Returns to China
Rau Hin returned to China with her daughters Saihin (彩浜), Yui Hin (结浜), and Fuhin (枫浜) after 25 years in Japan.
Yui Hin Returns to China
Yui Hin returned to China with 3 other pandas from Adventure World, departing Japan after a farewell ceremony with 3,500 visitors. The flight arrived at Chengdu at 18:51.
Yui Hin Returns to China
Yui Hin departed Adventure World alongside her mother Rau Hin and sisters Saihin and Fuhin, with 3,500 fans attending the farewell. She arrived in Chengdu at 18:51, completing the Hama Family's repatriation.
Ei Mei Passes Away at Chengdu Base
Ei Mei (Yong Ming), legendary father of the Ham Family, passed away at age 32.
Lun Lun Returns to China
Lun Lun returned to China with Yang Yang and their twin daughters Ya Lun and Xi Lun after 25 years abroad.
Po returned to China
Po repatriated to China alongside Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun, ending Atlanta's 25-year panda program.
Ya Lun returned to China
Ya Lun returned to China with her parents and twin sister, ending Zoo Atlanta's 25-year panda program.
Rui Bao transferred to chengdu_base
Rui Bao moved to chengdu_base.
Yang Yang Returns to China from Austria
Yang Yang returned to China after 21 years in Austria.
Yuan Yuan Returns to China
Yuan Yuan returned to China from Austria.
Cheng Hehua Begins Independent Living
Hua Hua begins independent living arrangements, separating from twin sister He Ye as part of normal developmental progression at Chengdu Base.
Fu Ru dies from GI hemorrhage
After five days of intensive care including platelet transfusions and anti-infection therapy by a multi-hospital team, Fu Ru died from hemorrhagic shock due to GI bleeding, complicated by coagulation dysfunction.
Jiao Zi Passes Away
Jiao Zi, China's first socially adopted panda and the mother of Chengdu's first triplet birth, passed away at age 28.
Cheng Hehua Appointed Honorary Director of Chengdu Culture and Tourism Bureau
Cheng Hehua becomes the first panda appointed Honorary Director of Chengdu Culture and Tourism Bureau, continuing her duties of eating bamboo and being adorable.
Bing Xing Returns to China from Spain
Bing Xing returned to China after 17 years in Spain.
Hua Zui Ba Returns to China from Spain
Hua Zui Ba returned to China after 17 years in Spain.
Zhu Li Na Returns to China
Zhu Li Na returned to China from Spain.
Jiu Jiu Returns to China
Jiu Jiu returned to China from Madrid.
You You Returns to China
You You returned to China from Spain.
Cheng Hehua Accidentally Left Outside Enclosure Overnight
On New Year's Eve, Hua Hua is accidentally left outside her enclosure overnight. Chengdu Base terminates the responsible keeper's contract and confirms Hua Hua's health is normal after a full examination.
Cheng Hehua Appears at CCTV Spring Festival Gala
Cheng Hehua appears as a special guest at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, reaching millions of viewers nationwide.
Meng Xiang Returns to China
Meng Xiang returned to China from Berlin.
Meng Yuan Returns to China
Meng Yuan returned to China from Berlin.
Ai Hin Returns to Chengdu Base
Ai Hin returned to the Chengdu Research Base from the Qinling Panda Research Center, completing a full circle journey across Japan, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Sheng Yi Returns to China
Sheng Yi returned to China from Malaysia.
Birth of Yun Er
Yun Er was born at chengdu_base.
Cheng Hehua Becomes China's Top Internet Celebrity Panda
The hashtag "熊猫和花" tops trending lists as Cheng Hehua becomes China's most famous internet celebrity panda.
Yuan Meng Returns to China
Yuan Meng returned to China from France.
Cheng Hehua Featured in Chengdu Universiade Promotional Video
Hua Hua appears in the promotional video "New Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains: Dynamic Sichuan" for the 31st Chengdu Summer Universiade, sharing screen time with keeper Tan Grandpa.
Birth of Ming Ming
Ming Ming was born at chengdu_base.
Cheng Hehua's Third Birthday and Rising Fame
Cheng Hehua's third birthday celebration attracts massive crowds and viral social media content.
Xiu Qiu Transferred to Chengdu Base
Xiu Qiu moved to the Chengdu Research Base, where she currently resides.
Visitor pours water on Yuan Run
A male visitor poured bottled water on Yuan Run in Villa 1. He was banned for life from both the Chengdu Base and Panda Valley.
Cheng Hehua Becomes Internet Celebrity
Videos of Cheng Hehua went viral across China.
Bing Bing dies at 36
Bing Bing, the round-faced matriarch of the Chengdu Base, died at 36 years old.
Tourists pour water on Fu Wan
Three visitors poured water on Fu Wan, causing her to retreat in fear. Keepers intervened immediately. The base later announced a visitor blacklist system and physical barrier upgrades.
Ei Mei Returns to China from Japan
Ei Mei returned to China after 29 years in Japan.
Sakura Hin Returns to China
Sakura Hin returned to China with her father Eimei and twin sister Tou Hin after a farewell ceremony attended by 2,000 Japanese fans at Adventure World.
Tou Hin returned to China
Tou Hin returned to China with her father Eimei and sister Sakura Hin.
Sakura Hin returned to China
Sakura Hin returned to China with her father Eimei and sister Tou Hin.
Death of Qing Qing
Qing Qing died at Chengdu Base at age 38, one of the oldest pandas ever recorded. Her legacy as the "Hero Mother" of the captive population — 13 cubs, 9 litters, all self-raised — remains unmatched.
Fu Wan named as part of Class of 2022
Fu Wan was publicly introduced as one of 15 "Class of 2022" cubs at the Chengdu Research Base. Her name — Fu Wan (福菀) — was announced alongside her cohort.
Birth of Fu Ru
Fu Ru was born at the Moon Delivery Room as the healthy twin of Fu Wan, to mother Fu Lu. She was a member of the Ying Ying family.
Birth of Fu Wan
Fu Wan was born at the Chengdu Research Base to mother Fu Lu. She was later diagnosed with a congenital spinal condition causing hind limb paralysis.
Birth of Wen Jing
Wen Jing was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Wen Li.
Birth of Chao Chao
Chao Chao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Nao Nao.
Birth of Nao Nao
Nao Nao was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Er Qiao.
Birth of Ai Lin
Ai Lin was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Ai Li.
Birth of Ai Si
Ai Si was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ai Li.
Birth of Bei Chen
Bei Chen was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Bei Xia.
Birth of Bei Xia
Bei Xia was born at Chengdu Base, the "one-armed panda" who overcame adversity.
Birth of Jia Xin
Jia Xin was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of wild-rescued Jia Yuan.
Cheng Hehua's Second Birthday Celebration
Cheng Hehua celebrates her second birthday at the base's juvenile panda garden with her twin sister He Ye.
Birth of Ji Ran
Ji Ran was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ji Li.
Birth of Huan Cai
Huan Cai was born at Chengdu Base, son of Atlanta-born Mei Huan.
Birth of Ke Nian
Ke Nian was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympia.
Birth of Zheng Yu
Zheng Yu was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ya Yun and part of the Class of 2022.
Birth of Jiao Yi
Jiao Yi was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of 2022, with his signature "antenna" tuft.
Ya Song Adopted by Oreo
Ya Song was lifelong adopted by Oreo (Mondelez) as "Little Oreo," joining Ao Li Ao as the brand's panda ambassadors.
Birth of Feng Feng
Feng Feng was born at chengdu_base.
Ai Lun Appointed Sichuan Tourism Mascot
Sichuan Province officially appointed Ai Lun as provincial tourism mascot "An Yi" (安逸) at a naming ceremony, where he received his official name badge from the department director.
Ji Xiao Moves to Adult Enclosure
Ji Xiao moved to the adult enclosure alongside Cheng Feng and Cheng Lang.
Birth of Xiao Yue
Xiao Yue was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Song
Ya Song was born at Chengdu Base, youngest sister of Ya Zhu and Ya Yun. Nicknamed "Little Oreo."
Birth of Xiao Yaya
Xiao Yaya was born at chengdu_base.
A Bao gives birth to Bao Xin
A Bao gave birth to her third cub, Bao Xin.
Birth of He Guang
He Guang was born at chengdu_base.
Ke Lin Dies from Brain Tumor
Ke Lin died from glioblastoma multiforme — the first confirmed case of a malignant brain tumor in captive giant panda history. She collapsed suddenly on January 3 and passed away on January 6 despite intensive care.
Birth of Qiang Qiang
Qiang Qiang was born at Chengdu Base on Double Ninth Festival, adopted by "Study Strong."
Cheng Hehua Makes Public Debut
Cheng Hehua makes her first public debut at Chengdu Base, drawing significant media attention.
Birth of Jin Shuang
Jin Shuang was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Madrid's Jin Xi.
Jin Xi born at Chengdu
Jin Xi born at Chengdu Research Base, twin of Jin Shuang.
Meng Xiang transferred to chengdu_base
Meng Xiang moved to chengdu_base.
Meng Yuan transferred to chengdu_base
Meng Yuan moved to chengdu_base.
A Bao returns to Chengdu Base
A Bao returned to Chengdu Base after his Huai'an exhibition.
Cheng Hehua Adopted by Guangdong Sibao
Cheng Hehua is adopted by Guangdong Sibao Stainless Steel Products Co. and given the corporate name "Sibao" (思宝) and "Pan Ao" (盼奥).
Birth of Xiang Guo
Xiang Guo was born at Chengdu Research Base to mother Xiang Bing and father Gong Zai.
Ya Guang Returns to Sichuan
Ya Guang returned to Chengdu Research Base after a decade at Wenzhou Zoo, due to agreement expiration and enclosure renovation needs.
Birth of Cheng Hehua
Cheng Hehua was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of He Hua
He Hua was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of He Ye
He Ye was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ai Jiu (2020)
Ai Jiu was born at Chengdu Base, weighing 219g — the heaviest newborn in the base's history.
Birth of Run Yue
Run Yue was born at chengdu_base.
Yuan Run gives birth to Run Yue
Yuan Run gave birth to a healthy 172.6g daughter, displaying strong maternal instincts. The cub was named Run Yue (润玥).
Mao Tao Survives Duodenal Obstruction Surgery
Mao Tao underwent the world's first duodenal obstruction surgery in a giant panda. After 36 hours of post-operative care for metabolic shock, he made a full recovery — a landmark case in panda veterinary medicine.
Jia Pan Pan returned to China
Jia Pan Pan returned to China and arrived at Chengdu Research Base.
Jia Yueyue returned to China
Jia Yueyue returned to China and arrived at Chengdu Research Base.
Ji Xiao Adopted by Jiang Zhong
Ji Xiao was adopted by Jiang Zhong食疗 company and renamed "Xi Xi" (稀稀).
Birth of Liu Liu
Liu Liu was born at Chengdu Base, twin sister of Shun Shun.
Birth of Jin Bao
Jin Bao was born at Chengdu Base, later became famous for his fluffy "bun hair."
A Bao gives birth to record-weight twins
A Bao gave birth to the heaviest newborn captive panda twins, Bao Ge and Bao Mei.
Birth of Bao Ge
Bao Ge was born at Chengdu Base, the heaviest newborn captive panda twin on record.
Birth of Bao Mei (Chengdu)
Bao Mei was born at Chengdu Base weighing 209g — one half of the heaviest newborn captive panda twin pair on record, alongside brother Bao Ge (211.6g).
Birth of Jin Bao
Jin Bao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Cheng Feng
Cheng Feng was born at Chengdu Base.
Birth of Cheng Lan
Cheng Lan was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Cheng Lang
Cheng Lang was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Jing Ke
Jing Ke was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Jing Wai
Jing Wai was born at chengdu_base.
Cheng Lan born — world's lightest panda
Cheng Lan born at Chengdu Base at 42.8g — the lightest newborn panda in recorded history, daughter of Yun Hui and Mei Lan.
Birth of Ji Xiao
Ji Xiao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of An Xin
An Xin was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yi Xin
Yi Xin was born at chengdu_base.
Ya Ya returns to Chengdu Base for retirement
Ya Ya returned to Chengdu Base after living at another facility, retiring from public display.
Birth of Jing Jing
Jing Jing was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Jin Man
Jin Man was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Jin Xiao
Jin Xiao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Run Jiu
Run Jiu was born at Chengdu Base, named after the nine stitches from her emergency surgery.
Yuan Run gives birth to Run Jiu
Yuan Run's first cub, a 151.8g female, was born with a neck wound requiring 9 stitches. Named Run Jiu (润九) to symbolize healing and longevity.
San You Adopted by Sichuan Airlines
San You was lifelong adopted by Sichuan Airlines and named "三优" after their code 3U, becoming the mascot of their "Panda Route" international flights.
Birth of Cheng Dui
Cheng Dui was born at chengdu_base.
Ke Lin Gives Birth to Rong Yao
Ke Lin gave birth to a 161g male cub Rong Yao after a long labor. The cub was strong and vocal, and Ke Lin showed excellent maternal care.
Birth of Ai Lun
Ai Lun was born at Chengdu Research Base as the younger twin of the world's first male panda pair of 2018, weighing 136.5g — his round face and short nose quickly made him a fan favorite.
Birth of Ai Mi
Ai Mi was born at Chengdu Base as the elder twin of the world's first male panda pair of 2018, alongside brother Ai Lun.
Ya Yun Gives Birth to Yun Wen and Yun Wu
Ya Yun gave birth to twin cubs Yun Wen and Yun Wu, demonstrating strong maternal instincts inherited from her mother Ya Ya.
Birth of Shun Shun
Shun Shun was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Meng Bao
Meng Bao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Meng Yu and sister of Meng Lan.
Birth of Meng Yu
Meng Yu was born at Chengdu Base alongside twin sister Meng Bao, joining the famous Meng family as full sister of internet star Meng Lan.
Fu Lai Undergoes Intestinal Obstruction Surgery
Fu Lai underwent emergency surgery for intestinal obstruction, recovering fully under 24-hour care.
Rou Rou enters giant panda kindergarten
Rou Rou entered the Giant Panda Kindergarten, beginning group life alongside other cubs after finally mastering standing.
Jia Yuan rescued from villager's home
Jia Yuan, a severely malnourished wild panda, was rescued from a villager's home in Hongya County.
Birth of Ai Jiu
Ai Jiu was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ai You
Ai You was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Hua Rong
Hua Rong was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ni Na
Ni Na was born at Chengdu Base, weighing only 91 grams.
Birth of Da Bai
Da Bai was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of San You
San You was born at Chengdu Base's Moon Nursery, daughter of Qi Zhen, weighing 168g — her sixth litter.
Ya Xing returned from wild training
Ya Xing returned to Chengdu Base after completing two years of wild training at Dujiangyan Panda Valley.
Wu Yi Moves to Panda Valley
Wu Yi moved to the Dujiangyan Panda Valley wild training center, where he continues to reside in a semi-wild environment.
Meng Lan Recovers from Osteomyelitis
After being diagnosed with mandibular osteomyelitis in May 2017, Meng Lan underwent intensive treatment including surgery and 10 days of around-the-clock care. His wound healed completely by May 23, and he returned to normal health.
Ya Yi Temporarily Returns to Chengdu During Zoo Renovation
Guangzhou Zoo closed its panda house for renovation. Ya Yi and Xing Yi returned to Chengdu temporarily while the facility underwent a complete upgrade.
Birth of Meng Meng
Meng Meng was born at chengdu_base.
Ryu Hin transferred to Huai'an Zoo
Ryu Hin was transferred to Huai'an Zoo in Jiangsu Province alongside male panda A Bao.
Birth of Man Lan
Man Lan was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Wen Yu
Wen Yu was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of He Feng
He Feng was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of He Yu (Twin)
He Yu was born at Chengdu Base weighing 152.8g, twin sister of He Feng. She is the daughter of Mei Lan and Cheng Gong.
Birth of Qiao Mai
Qiao Mai was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Xin Bao
Xin Bao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yun Chuan
Yun Chuan was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ding Ding
Ding Ding was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ru Yi
Ru Yi was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Le Bao
Le Bao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Mao Sun
Mao Sun was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Mao Tao
Mao Tao was born at Chengdu Base to Mao Mao — the inspiration for the 2008 Olympic mascot Jing Jing — and Xiong Bin. His yellowish fur earned him the nickname "Yellow Peach."
Birth of Fu Lai
Fu Lai was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Fu Shun. Known for her fluffy face and cheerful expression.
Birth of Fu Shun
Fu Shun was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ai Bao
Ai Bao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Qi Guo
Qi Guo was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Qi Yi. Known as the "Sweetest Panda of 2016" for her round face.
Birth of Qi Yi
Qi Yi was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yuan Man
Yuan Man was born at Chengdu Base, known for her fluffy "exploding" fur.
Birth of Ya Zhu
Ya Zhu was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Ya Yun. Known for big ears and short snout, nicknamed "Ya Zhu Zhu" for her chubby appetite.
Birth of Rou Rou
Rou Rou was born at chengdu_base.
Si Nian Named Through Global Contest
Si Nian received his official name through a global fan naming contest for 9 cubs, just before the Spring Festival. His name sounds like a brand of tangyuan (rice balls).
Ai Hin Mates in Rare Winter Breeding
Ai Hin mated with male Yong Yong in an unusual winter breeding event — a rare occurrence in captive panda breeding, which led to the birth of the first panda cub of 2016.
Kai Kai Returns to Chengdu
After nearly 6 years in Macau, Kai Kai returned to Chengdu Base to participate in the national breeding program, with a warm farewell from Macau.
Birth of Qing Xiao
Qing Xiao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Qing Da. His heart-shaped ears and worried face made him an internet star and UNDP ambassador.
Jin Bao Bao transferred to chengdu_base
Jin Bao Bao moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Da Ni
Da Ni was born at Chengdu Base, nicknamed "Determined Salamander" for her unusual crawling.
Birth of Si Nian
Si Nian was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Si Yun Yun, half-brother of He Hua. Known for his pink "lipstick" spot on his lower lip.
Birth of Si Yun Yun
Si Yun Yun was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Si Nian, half-brother of He Hua. Moved to Xiamen in 2018.
Birth of Ke Da
Ke Da was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ai Lan
Ai Lan was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Meng Lan
Meng Lan was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Olympia
Olympia was born at Chengdu Base, later named by IOC President Thomas Bach.
Ke Lin Gives Birth to Olympic Twins
Ke Lin gave birth to the first panda twins of 2015 — Olympia and Fuwa. IOC President Thomas Bach personally named them, selecting "Olympia" and "Fuwa" from over 3,000 submissions.
Birth of Ouhin
Ouhin was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Liang Liang
Liang Liang was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Er
Ya Er was born at chengdu_base.
Hua Bao transferred to chengdu_base
Hua Bao moved to chengdu_base.
Wu Wen transferred to chengdu_base
Wu Wen moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Zhen Duo
Zhen Duo was born at chengdu_base.
Zhen Duo born
Zhen Duo born at Chengdu Base, son of Qi Zhen and Lin Lin.
Birth of Shuang Hao
Shuang Hao was born at Chengdu Base, weighing only 73 grams.
Birth of Mao Er
Mao Er was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Mao Tao
Mao Tao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Mao Zhu
Mao Zhu was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympic mascot prototype Mao Mao.
Birth of Cheng Jiu
Cheng Jiu was born at Chengdu Base weighing 212g — the 9th cub of Cheng Ji. His light fur earned him the nickname "Little Grey."
Mei Huan transferred to chengdu_base
Mei Huan moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Xing Yu
Xing Yu was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of the 2014 class to walk. Twin of Xing Yuan, she was class leader "大姐大" known for her bold personality.
Birth of Xing Yuan
Xing Yuan was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Xing Yu.
A Bao returns to China from Atlanta
A Bao returned to China and settled at Chengdu Base with her brother Xi Lan.
Cheng Shuang F4 Appears on CCTV News
Cheng Shuang and the Sun Nursery F4 closed the CCTV Spring Festival broadcast — replacing news anchors with four playing cubs, a viral sensation.
Po transferred to chengdu_base
Po moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Yi and Ya Er
Ya Yi (雅一) and her twin brother Ya Er (雅二) were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Ya Yi is recorded as studbook number 903.
Ya Er born
Ya Er born at Chengdu Base, twin of Ya Yi, daughter of Xing Ya and Yong Yong.
Birth of Meng Da
Meng Da was born at Chengdu Base, twin brother of Meng Er.
Birth of Meng Er
Meng Er was born at Chengdu Base, twin brother of Meng Da and half-brother of Meng Lan.
Birth of Sa Er
Sa Er was born at Chengdu Base as the only survivor of a rare triplet birth.
Jiao Zi Gives Birth to Triplets
At age 18, Jiao Zi gave birth to triplets after a 57-hour labor — the first surviving giant panda triplets at Chengdu Base. One cub, Sa Er, survived.
Birth of Ao Li
Ao Li was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Xi Xi (Chengdu)
Xi Xi was born at Chengdu Research Base, named after the Qixi Festival.
Birth of Er Shun
Er Shun was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Wu Wen
Wu Wen was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Xing Ya
Xing Ya was born at chengdu_base.
A Bao returns to China from Madrid
A Bao returned to China and settled at Chengdu Base.
Ya Ya retires from breeding
After 9 litters and 13 cubs, 23-year-old Ya Ya retired from breeding.
Ai Hin returned to China
Ai Hin and her twin brother Ming Hin returned to China, settling at Chengdu Research Base.
Ming Hin Returns to China
Ming Hin returned to China alongside his twin sister Ai Hin, settling at the Chengdu Research Base after six years at Adventure World.
Birth of Cheng Shuang
Cheng Shuang was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Cheng Dui. Part of the legendary "Sun Nursery F4" whose Spring Festival appearance on CCTV News became iconic.
Birth of Miao Miao
Miao Miao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ke Jiu
Ke Jiu was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yuan Run
Yuan Run was born at 5:10 AM weighing 137g. Her birth was broadcast live on CCTV News, documenting the entire process from courtship to delivery.
Birth of Xiao Qiao
Xiao Qiao was born at Chengdu Base, named after the Three Kingdoms beauty. She was the first female cub born at the base in 2012.
Birth of Ao Li Ge
Ao Li Ge was born at chengdu_base.
Zhu Lin transferred to chengdu_base
Zhu Lin moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of A Bao
A Bao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Cheng Xiao
Cheng Xiao was born at chengdu_base.
Kai Hin transferred to chengdu_base
Kai Hin moved to chengdu_base.
You Hin transferred to chengdu_base
You Hin moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Shuang Xi
Shuang Xi and Shuang Xin were born at Chengdu Base as twins. Nicknamed "Big Head Xi" and part of the "iPhones 6" group.
Mei Lun transferred to chengdu_base
Mei Lun moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Yun
Ya Yun was born at Chengdu Base, the youngest of legendary matriarch Ya Ya's 13 cubs. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch-named).
Birth of Jiao Qing
Jiao Qing was born at chengdu_base.
Qi Zhen Gives Birth to Twins
Qi Zhen gave birth to the first twin pair at Chengdu Base in 2010, delivering both cubs in record time — just 1 minute and 5 minutes after their respective waters broke. She displayed expert maternal instincts.
Birth of Er Xi
Er Xi was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Da Li
Da Li was born at chengdu_base.
Mei Lan identified as male
After returning to China, Mei Lan was discovered to be male, ending an online mate-selection vote that had drawn global attention.
Mei Lan returns to China
Mei Lan flew aboard the FedEx Panda Express with Tai Shan from Washington Dulles to Chengdu, returning to his ancestral homeland.
Ke Lin Transferred to Anji Bamboo Expo Park
Ke Lin was sent to Anji Bamboo Expo Park in Zhejiang for a 3-year exhibition, returning to Chengdu in November 2012.
Xi Lan transferred to chengdu_base
Xi Lan moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Wen Li
Wen Li was born at Chengdu Base, the first earthquake-resilience twin born after the 2008 Wenchuan quake.
Yuan Xiao's "Pants-Off" Leg Surgery
After fracturing his leg in a play fight with Wu Yi, Yuan Xiao underwent titanium plate surgery — his shaved hindquarters photo became an internet legend.
Birth of Ya Lin
Ya Lin was born at Chengdu Base, later gifted to Macau as "Kai Kai."
Birth of Ni Ni
Ni Ni was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Kai Kai (Shu Xiang)
Kai Kai was born at Chengdu Base, son of Shu Qing. He would later be gifted to Macau as "开开" with 44% of public votes.
Birth of Shu Yun
Shu Yun was born on Olympic torch day in Chengdu. The "Kung Fu Panda" amazed crowds at Hangzhou and Qingdao before passing away in 2015.
Birth of Duo Duo
Duo Duo was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Meng Shuang
Meng Shuang was born at chengdu_base.
Xiang Bing adopted by Microsoft
Xiang Bing was adopted by Microsoft Corporation and named "Unlimited Potential" (Qian Qian).
Ryu Hin returns to China
Ryu Hin and his twin brother Shuhin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.
Shuhin returns to China
Shuhin and his twin brother Ryu Hin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.
Syu Hin returned to China
Syu Hin and his twin Ryu Hin repatriated to China, arriving at Chengdu Base — the first Adventure World-born pandas to return.
Shan Shan transferred to chengdu_base
Shan Shan moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Ke Lin
Ke Lin was born at the Chengdu Research Base. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch's panda) and Jiao Zi (first socially adopted panda), she carried a prestigious lineage.
Birth of Xing Ya
Xing Ya was born at Chengdu Base, part of the first artificially-bred twin pair.
Birth of Mei Qing
Mei Qing was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ji Li
Ji Li was born at chengdu_base.
Si Xue transferred to chengdu_base
Si Xue moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Shu Lin
Shu Lin was born at Chengdu Base, brother of Macau's Shu Rong.
Birth of Shu Rong
Shu Rong was born at Chengdu Research Base, one of the "Shu" family line, weighing a healthy birth weight.
Birth of Xiang Bing
Xiang Bing was born at Chengdu Research Base, the first panda cub born there in 2007.
Wu Yi Makes Public Debut
Wu Yi made his public debut at Chengdu Base on his namesake day "五一," weighing 17 kg — a 30-fold increase from his 51-gram birth weight.
Birth of Mao Mao
Mao Mao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Da Jiao
Da Jiao was born at Chengdu Base, known for her unnervingly calm deliveries.
Kou Hin transferred to chengdu_base
Kou Hin moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Wu Yi
Wu Yi was born weighing only 51 grams — the world's lightest newborn panda. So tiny his mother didn't notice him, keepers rescued him from hypothermia and nursed him to health.
Birth of Yuan Xiao
Yuan Xiao was born at Chengdu Base, one of the first panda twins of 2006. He became famous for his "pants-off" leg surgery photo.
Bing Xing returned to Chengdu Base
Bing Xing returned to Chengdu Research Base.
Birth of Shu Qing
Shu Qing was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yong Yong
Yong Yong was born at Chengdu Base, later became the "Master of Romance."
Yu Hin Returns to China
Yu Hin returned to China greeted by 117 journalists from Japan, Australia, and Italy — one of the most media-covered panda homecomings.
Bing Xing transferred to Chengdu Zoo
Bing Xing moved to Chengdu Zoo.
Birth of Hua Zui Ba
Hua Zui Ba was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Hua Zui Ba
Hua Zui Ba was born at Chengdu Research Base.
Birth of Tian Tian
Tian Tian was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yang Guang
Yang Guang was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Xing
Ya Xing (娅星) was born at Chengdu Base, the fourth set of twins of heroic mother Ya Ya.
Birth of Jiao Zi
Jiao Zi was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Qing He
Qing He was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Xiao Jiao
Xiao Jiao was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Long Long
Long Long was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Xiao Long
Xiao Long was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Guang
Ya Guang was born at Chengdu Research Base as a twin alongside his brother Ya Xiang, the 5th litter of legendary matriarch Ya Ya.
Birth of Cheng Ji
Cheng Ji was born at Chengdu Base, the twin sister of Cheng Gong.
Birth of Cheng Gong
Cheng Gong was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Bing Dian
Bing Dian was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Bing Xing
Bing Xing was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Bing Li
Bing Li was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Lu Lu
Lu Lu was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Qi Yuan
Qi Yuan was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Mei Xiang
Mei Xiang was born at chengdu_base.
Birth of Yang Yang (Atlanta)
Yang Yang was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Birth of Da Shuang
Da Shuang was born at Chengdu Base as a twin with Xiao Shuang, daughter of the matriarch Qing Qing. She would grow up to become one of the most prolific breeding females of her lineage.
Birth of Lun Lun
Lun Lun was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Birth of Jiao Zi
Jiao Zi was born at Chengdu Base. In 1996 she became China's first socially adopted giant panda, sponsored by the Chengdu Cigarette Factory.
Birth of Mei Mei
Mei Mei was born at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Birth of Mei Mei
Mei Mei was born at Chengdu Base.
Ei Mei transferred to chengdu_base
Ei Mei moved to Chengdu Base for breeding research.
Birth of Eryatou
Eryatou was born at Chengdu Research Base, weighing only 61 grams at birth.
Xi Xi transferred to chengdu_base
Xi Xi moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Ya Ya (娅娅)
Ya Ya (娅娅) was born at Chengdu Base on the opening day of the 1990 Beijing Asian Games.
Qing Qing Gives Birth to World's First Surviving AI Twin Cubs
Qing Qing gave birth to twin cubs Ya Ya (sb362) and Xiang Xiang (sb363) — the first twin cubs in the world to survive through artificial breeding assistance, a landmark for panda conservation.
Su Su transferred to chengdu_base
Su Su moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Bing Bing
Bing Bing was born at Chengdu Zoo, named after the ice blocks used to cool her mother.
Qing Qing transferred to chengdu_base
Qing Qing moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Qing Qing
Qing Qing was born at Chengdu Zoo, the only surviving captive panda cub worldwide that year. She would become the most prolific mother in panda history, with 13 surviving cubs across 9 litters.
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About Panda Events at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China is an important location for panda conservation and research. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas at this location, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.
Location Details
- • Country: China
- • Type: breeding_center
- • Event count: 290
- • Panda count: 218
Event Types
- • Births: 184
- • Transfers: 68
- • Activities: 18
- • Health updates: 5
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026