Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Timeline
Explore all panda events at Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
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All Events at Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
29 eventsXiao Xiao and Lei Lei Return from Japan
Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei returned from Ueno Zoo to China, leaving Japan with zero pandas for the first time since 1972.
Lei Lei Returns to China
Lei Lei returned to China from Japan.
Xiao Xiao Returns to China
Xiao Xiao returned to China from Japan.
Bao Di Returns to China
Bao Di returned to China from Belgium.
Bao Mei Returns to China
Bao Mei returned to China from Belgium.
Tian Bao Returns to China
Tian Bao returned to China from Belgium.
Hua Bao Returns to China
Hua Bao returned to China from Finland.
Jin Bao Bao Returns to China
Jin Bao Bao returned to China from Finland.
Ri Ri returned to China
Ri Ri (ζ―ε) returned to China alongside Shin Shin (δ»ε₯³). They departed Tokyo Narita on a chartered cargo flight and arrived at CCRCGP's Ya'an Bifengxia Base for retirement.
Shin Shin returns to China
Shin Shin (δ»ε₯³) and her mate Ri Ri (ζ―ε) were repatriated to China from Ueno Zoo due to age-related hypertension. They arrived at CCRCGP's Ya'an Bifengxia Base for quarantine and retirement after 13 years in Japan.
Fan Xing Moves to Hai Gui Yuan
After completing quarantine and acclimation, Fan Xing moved to the visitor-accessible Overseas Returned Pandas section at Ya'an Bifengxia Base.
Xi Wang Returns to Bifengxia
Xi Wang returned to Ya'an Bifengxia Base.
Wu Gang Dies of Osteosarcoma
Wu Gang passed away from osteosarcoma.
Fan Xing Returns to China
Fan Xing departed Ouwehands Zoo with a farewell ceremony featuring lion and dragon dances, as hundreds of Dutch fans bid her goodbye. She arrived at the China Conservation and Research Center the same day.
Xiang Xiang Returns to China
Xiang Xiang returned to China from Japan.
Bei Bei Returns to China
Bei Bei returned to China from the US.
Birth of Pan Qing
Pan Qing was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base as one half of the heaviest twin pair in CCRCGP history, weighing 220g alongside her brother Hong Xi.
Birth of Qin Xin
Qin Xin was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base to first-time mother Shu Qin, described as robust with a loud cry.
Wu Gang Successfully Natural Mates with Cui Cui
Wu Gang successfully mated with Cui Cui.
Birth of A Jie
A Jie was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base. She became the "Big Sister" of the Gengda Mountain Gang, known for her fighting skills and big appetite.
Birth of Yi Yun
Yi Yun was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base to Fei Fei at age 20 β the oldest panda mother of twins on record. Yi Yun's twin sibling did not survive.
Shun Shun born
Shun Shun born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, son of Lu Lu.
Birth of Gong Gong
Gong Gong was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, son of Feng Yi (Liang Liang). He would become the first panda in Hainan.
Birth of Xin Yuan
Xin Yuan was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, twin sister of Yuan Xin (Le Bao). Daughter of the "Genius Panda Mother" Long Xin, she was selected for wild training from birth.
Birth of Ding Ding (Cai Yun)
Ding Ding (originally Cai Yun) was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base. She would later become Jinan's beloved "spring water" panda.
Yong Ba returned to CCRCGP after public controversy
Yong Ba returned to CCRCGP Bifengxia after public outcry over living conditions at Shenzhen Safari Park.
Long Xin gives birth to twins after Wenchuan earthquake
Long Xin gave birth to a set of twins just weeks after surviving the devastating Wenchuan earthquake and being transferred to Ya'an.
Birth of Jin Yi
Jin Yi was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, twin of Jin Xin, daughter of Jin Zhu. She would become a "National Day Panda" at Beijing Zoo in 2009.
Long Sheng Moves to Bifengxia
Long Sheng moved from Hetaoping to Ya'an Bifengxia Base, where he spent four formative years.
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About Panda Events at Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda 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
- β’ Country: China
- β’ Type: breeding_center
- β’ Event count: 29
- β’ Panda count: 27
Event Types
- β’ Births: 10
- β’ Transfers: 17
- β’ Activities: 1
- β’ Health updates: 0
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026