Chongqing Zoo Timeline
Explore all panda events at Chongqing Zoo. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
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All Events at Chongqing Zoo
35 eventsShuang Shuang Adopted by Weilong
Shuang Shuang and his twin Chong Chong were lifelong adopted by Weilong (卫龙), renamed "霸小宝" and "道小贝."
Birth of Mang Cancan
Mang Cancan was born at Chongqing Zoo, the fifth cub of Mang Zai.
Birth of Mang Mang
Mang Mang was born at chongqing_zoo.
Mang Zai gives birth to Mang Cancan
Mang Zai gave birth to a single male cub weighing 191g — the heaviest newborn panda ever recorded at Chongqing Zoo. The cub was later named Mang Cancan via online poll in January 2024.
Birth of Yu Ai
Yu Ai was born at Chongqing Zoo, daughter of Canada's Er Shun.
Birth of Yu Ke
Yu Ke was born at Chongqing Zoo, twin brother of Yu Ai and son of Canada's Er Shun.
Qi Zhen and Qi Bao Named at 100 Days
Qi Zhen and Qi Bao were officially named at their 100-day celebration, receiving the names "奇珍" and "奇宝."
Birth of Qi Bao
Qi Bao was born at Chongqing Zoo, twin of Qi Zhen and son of Hao Qi.
Birth of Qi Zhen (Chongqing)
Qi Zhen was born at Chongqing Zoo, twin of Qi Bao, daughter of Hao Qi (named by Nobel laureate Samuel Ting).
Birth of Xing Xing
Xing Xing was born at Chongqing Zoo, twin of Chen Chen.
Chen Chen born
Chen Chen born at Chongqing Zoo, twin of Xing Xing, son of Mang Zai and Jin Ke.
Mang Zai gives birth to twin sons
Mang Zai gave birth to twin males Xing Xing and Chen Chen (161g and 151g), named in tribute to China's aerospace workers. Conceived via natural mating with Jin Ke on February 3, 2021.
Qing Qing Named as Part of "Four Happy Meatballs"
Qing Qing was officially named alongside Xi Xi, Shuang Shuang, and Chong Chong at the 100-day naming ceremony — their names forming the phrase "双重喜庆" (Double Happiness Celebration).
Xi Xi Named as Part of "Four Happy Meatballs"
Xi Xi and the three other cubs were officially named "Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong, Xi Xi, Qing Qing" at their 100-day naming ceremony — together forming the famous "Four Happy Meatballs."
Birth of Chong Chong
Chong Chong was born at Chongqing Zoo, part of the historic "Four Treasures" twin pair.
Birth of Qing Qing
Qing Qing was born at Chongqing Zoo as one of two sets of twins born on the same day — a first in the zoo's 60-year history. She and her sister Xi Xi complete the "Four Happy Meatballs."
Birth of Shuang Shuang
Shuang Shuang was born at Chongqing Zoo as one of two sets of twins born on the same day — a first in the zoo's 60-year history.
Birth of Xi Xi
Xi Xi was born at Chongqing Zoo as one of two sets of twins born on the same day — a first in the zoo's 60-year history. She was named through a global naming contest.
Birth of Xing Xing Jr.
Xing Xing Jr. was born at chongqing_zoo.
Mang Zai gives birth to twin daughters
Mang Zai gave birth to twin females, named Xi Xi (喜喜) and Qing Qing (庆庆) — her first litter.
Birth of Liang Yue
Liang Yue was born at Chongqing Zoo, sole survivor of triplets.
Birth of Yu Bao
Yu Bao was born at Chongqing Zoo, twin of Yu Bei.
Chong Chong transferred to chongqing_zoo
Chong Chong moved to chongqing_zoo.
Er Shun transferred to chongqing_zoo
Er Shun moved to chongqing_zoo.
Qing Qing transferred to chongqing_zoo
Qing Qing moved to chongqing_zoo.
Birth of Hao Qi
Hao Qi was born at Chongqing Zoo, named by Nobel laureate Samuel Ting.
Birth of Qing Lan
Qing Lan was born at chongqing_zoo.
Mang Zai officially named
After a public naming contest co-hosted by Chongqing Zoo and Chongqing Morning Post, the name "Mang Zi" was chosen from 10 candidates. A naming ceremony was held at the zoo's panda hall.
Birth of Mang Zai
Mang Zai was born as one of twin sisters at Chongqing Zoo to mother Ya Lao Er. The other twin was sent to Ya'an Bifengxia for hand-rearing.
Liang Liang transferred to Chongqing Zoo
Liang Liang moved to Chongqing Zoo where he continues to reside.
Birth of Le Le
Le Le was born at Chongqing Zoo to mother Xin Xing.
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About Panda Events at Chongqing Zoo
Chongqing Zoo 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: zoo
- • Event count: 35
- • Panda count: 25
Event Types
- • Births: 26
- • Transfers: 4
- • Activities: 4
- • Health updates: 0
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026