Ocean Park Hong Kong Timeline
Explore all panda events at Ocean Park Hong Kong. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
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All Events at Ocean Park Hong Kong
17 eventsGa Ga Officially Named — Moves to Expanded Habitat
Ocean Park announced the official name "加加" (Ga Ga) for the female twin. She, her brother De De, and mother Ying Ying moved to an expanded habitat, where Ga Ga began exploring climbing structures and mimicking bamboo eating, now weighing over 21 kg.
Twin Panda Cubs Appear Publicly with Mother Ying Ying
Ga Ga and De De appeared together in public with mother Ying Ying at Ocean Park Hong Kong, giving visitors their first chance to see the complete family.
Hong Kong's Panda Twin Naming Competition Closes with 35,700+ Entries
Ocean Park's naming competition for the twin panda cubs closed with over 35,700 submissions from Hong Kong residents, reflecting the city's deep affection for its first home-grown pandas.
Ga Ga Makes First Public Appearance
Ga Ga, at approximately 11 kg, made her first public appearance at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing large crowds eager to see Hong Kong's first home-grown panda.
Ga Ga and De De Celebrate 100 Days
Ocean Park held a traditional Chinese 100-day celebration for Ga Ga and her twin brother De De, marking a significant milestone in Chinese culture.
An An arrives in Hong Kong
An An and Ke Ke arrived in Hong Kong as the third pair of pandas gifted by the central government.
Ke Ke arrives in Hong Kong
Ke Ke and An An arrived in Hong Kong as the third pair of pandas gifted by the central government.
Birth of De De (得得)
De De (得得), the male twin of the first giant pandas born in Hong Kong, was born at Ocean Park Hong Kong at 3:27 AM, 81 minutes after his sister Ga Ga. His mother Ying Ying became the oldest first-time panda mother on record at approximately 19 years old.
Birth of Ga Ga (加加) — First Hong Kong-Born Panda
Ga Ga (加加), nicknamed Jia Jie (家姐), was born at Ocean Park Hong Kong at 2:05 AM, weighing 122 grams — one of the first giant pandas ever born in Hong Kong. Her mother Ying Ying became the oldest first-time panda mother on record at approximately 19 years old.
Le Le and Ying Ying Welcome Twin Cubs
Le Le and Ying Ying's twin cubs were born.
An An dies at 35
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, was euthanized at Ocean Park Hong Kong at age 35.
Jia Jia dies at Ocean Park Hong Kong
The world's oldest captive giant panda, Jia Jia, was euthanized at age 38.
Ying Ying transferred to ocean_park_hk
Ying Ying moved to ocean_park_hk.
Le Le Arrives at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Le Le arrived at Ocean Park Hong Kong.
An An transferred to ocean_park_hk
An An moved to ocean_park_hk.
Le Le transferred to ocean_park_hk
Le Le moved to ocean_park_hk.
Jia Jia transferred to ocean_park_hk
Jia Jia moved to ocean_park_hk.
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Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR 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: Hong Kong SAR
- • Type: zoo
- • Event count: 17
- • Panda count: 10
Event Types
- • Births: 3
- • Transfers: 7
- • Activities: 5
- • Health updates: 0
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026