Ouwehands Zoo Timeline
Explore all panda events at Ouwehands Zoo. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
Timeline Stats
All Events at Ouwehands Zoo
7 eventsFan Xing's Sex Corrected to Female
A routine health check revealed that Fan Xing, initially believed to be male, was actually female β making international headlines as keepers had cared for her for over two years under the wrong assumption.
Fan Xing Named at Ouwehands Zoo
On her 100th day, Fan Xing was officially named through a public vote. "Fan" honors Van Gogh, "Xing" comes from her father Xing Ya β together evoking the famous "Starry Night."
Birth of Fan Xing
Fan Xing was born at Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands β the first giant panda ever born in the country, weighing a healthy size and conceived through natural mating.
Wu Wen Arrives in the Netherlands
Wu Wen arrived at Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands.
Xing Ya Arrives in the Netherlands
Xing Ya arrived at Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands.
Wu Wen transferred to ouwehands_zoo
Wu Wen moved to ouwehands_zoo.
Xing Ya transferred to ouwehands_zoo
Xing Ya moved to ouwehands_zoo.
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About Panda Events at Ouwehands Zoo
Ouwehands Zoo in Netherlands 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
- β’ Country: Netherlands
- β’ Type: zoo
- β’ Event count: 7
- β’ Panda count: 5
Event Types
- β’ Births: 1
- β’ Transfers: 4
- β’ Activities: 1
- β’ Health updates: 1
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026