The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is a conservation-reliant vulnerable species. Wild population estimates of the bear vary; one estimate shows that there are about 1,590 individuals living in the wild, while a 2006 study via DNA analysis estimated that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000.
List of notable giant pandas Living giant pandas + Living giant pandas, with relevant detailsName (sex)Date and place of birthMate(s)RelativesOffspring Bai Yun (F)Hua Mei, Mei Sheng, Su Lin, Zhen Zhen, Yun Zi, and Xiao Liwu Bao Bao (F)Tai Shan, Bei Bei, Xiao Qi Ji (male), Bao Zai, Bao Yuan, Bao Li (female) Bei Bei (M) Da Mao (M)Er ShunJia Yueyue and Jia Panpan Er Shun (F)Chongqing ZooDa Mao and Qing Qing Fu Bao (F) Fu Ni (F)Fu Shuang (F)18 October 2020 (age 5) Zoo AtlantaFu Lu (mother) Gong Zai (father) Hua Mei (F) He Hua (F) Jia Panpan (M) Jia Yueyue (F) Lin Bing (F)Lun Lun (F)Yang YangMei Lan (M)Mei Sheng (M)Mei Xiang (F)Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei Bei, and Xiao Qi JiPing Ping (M)17 March 2020 (age 6) Zoo AtlantaMao Mao (mother) Xiong Bang (father)Po (F)Satrio Wiratama (M)Taman Safari, Indonesia Su Lin (F) Tai Shan (M) Tian Tian (M)Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei Bei, Xiao Qi Ji Tian Tian (F)Yang Guang Wang Wang (M) Yuan Yuan (F)Yuan Zai, Yuan Bao (daughters) Xi Lan (M) Xiao Liwu (M) Xiang Xiang (F) Xiao Qi Ji (M) Xin Xin (F)Chapultepec ZooGiant Pandas from the past, htmlplanet.com Yang Yang (M)Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Yang Guang (M)Tian Tian Yuan Zai (F)Taipei Zoo Yun Zi (M)San Diego Zoo Zhen Zhen (F)
Deceased giant pandas + Deceased giant pandas, with relevant detailsName (sex)Date and place of birthDate, place of, and age at deathMate(s)RelativesOffspring An An (M) Basi (F)Straits Giant Panda Research and Exchange Center, Fuzhou Chi Chi (F)Sichuan, ChinaLondon Zoo Chuang Chuang (M) Chiang Mai Zoo, ThailandLin HuiLin Bing Gao Gao (M) 1990Sichuan, ChinaBai YunMei Sheng, Su Lin, Zhen Zhen, Yun Zi, and Xiao Liwu (offspring) Gu Gu (M)Beijing Zoo Jia Jia (F)Ocean Park Hong Kong Kang Kang (M)Ueno ZooLan Lan Lan Lan (F)Ueno ZooKang Kang Lin Hui (F)Chiang Mai ZooTang Tang (mother) and Pan Pan (father)
In zoos
Asia Mainland China
Many zoos and breeding centers in China house giant pandas. These include: Beijing Zoo – Home of Gu Gu. The zoo also housed Ming-Ming, the first panda born in captivity, who died on 7 May 2011. Two pandas named Meng Er and Meng Da (born 2013) also happen to reside here. Shanghai Zoo Bifengxia Panda Base, Ya'an, Sichuan – Home to US-born giant pandas Mei Sheng (M), Hua Mei (F), Tai Shan (M), Su Lin (F), and Zhen Zhen (F). It is also home to the Austrian-born Fu Long. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan – Home to more than 100 individual giant pandas and red pandas. Twelve cubs were born here in 2006. It is also home to Japanese-born Xiong Bang (M) and US-born Mei Lan (M). Chengdu Zoo, Chengdu, Sichuan China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan – Seventeen cubs were born here in 2006. Chongqing Zoo, Chongqing Chime-Long Paradise, Guangzhou – Three very rare panda triplets were born (all three have thus far survived) in July 2014. Dalian Forest Zoo – Home to Fei Yun (F), Cai Zhen (F) and Jin Hu (M) of Wolong origin.
Other places in Asia Ocean Park, Hong Kong – Home to An (M), Le Le (M), and Ying Ying (F) Macau Giant Panda Pavilion – Home to Kai Kai (M) and Xin Xin (M) of Chengdu origin Taipei Zoo, Taipei, Taiwan – Home to Tuan Tuan (M) and Yuan Yuan (F), and their daughters Yuan Zai (F) and Yuan Bao (F). Chiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai, Thailand – Previously home to Chuang Chuang (M), Lin Hui (F), and Lin Bing, a female cub born on 27 May 2009. Chuang Chuang died on 16 September 2019 from heart failure and Lin Hui died on 19 April 2023 while undergoing medical care. Adventure World, Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan – Until 2025, it was home to Ei Mei (M), Mei Mei (F), Rau Hin (F), Ryu Hin and Syu Hin (M twins), and Kou Hin (M). In December 2006, twin cubs were born to Ei Mei and Mei Mei. Two cubs, Eiihin (M) and Meihin (F), were born to Rau Hin on 13 September 2008. Mei Mei, a mother of ten cubs, died on 15 October 2008. Kobe Oji Zoo, Hyōgo, Japan – Home to Kou Kou (M), Tan Tan (F) River Wonders, Singapore – Singapore received two pandas (Kai Kai and Jia Jia) in 2012. In 2021, a cub named Le Le was born to them. Taman Safari, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia – On 28 September 2017, Indonesia received two pandas on loan from the Chinese Government, named Hu Chun (F) and Cai Tao (M). Ueno Zoo, Taitō, Tokyo, Japan – Home to Ri Ri (M), Shin Shin (F), and their daughter Xiang Xiang (F), her brother Xiao Xiao (M) and sister Lei Lei (F). Zoo Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Home to Fu Wa (known as Xing Xing) (M), and Feng Yi (known as Liang Liang) (F) since 21 May 2014. A female cub was born on 18 August 2015, and was named Nuan Nuan. The pair have produced three cubs in total, all of which have since been moved to China. Everland Zootopia, Yongin, South Korea – Home to Le Bao (M), Ai Bao (F), their daughter Fu Bao (F), and her sisters, Rui Bao (F) and Hui Bao (F). Korea Central Zoo, Pyongyang, North Korea – A gift from Mao Zedong. Al Khor Family Park, Al Khor, Qatar – Home to Suhail (M) and Thuraya (F).
Australia Adelaide Zoo – Previously home to Wang Wang (M) and Fu Ni (F). They arrived on 28 November 2009, and went on display on 14 December. They were expected to stay for a minimum of ten years, and were returned to China in November 2024. Two new pandas, Xing Qiu (M) and Yi Lan (F), arrived in Adelaide in December 2024. They are the only giant pandas living in the Southern Hemisphere.
Europe
Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany – Previously home to Bao Bao, who died in 2012 at the age of 34. He was the oldest male panda living in captivity at the time of his death and had lived in Berlin for 25 years. He never reproduced. Two new pandas, Jiao Qing and Meng Meng, arrived in Berlin on a breeding loan from China in 2017.The Local (20 October 2016). Berlin Zoo to have a pair of pandas by next summer. Retrieved 14 January 2026. In 2019, they had twin cubs, two males named Meng Yuan and Meng Xiang, also nicknamed Pit and Paule. Meng Meng gave birth to a pair of female twin cubs in 2024. Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria – Home to Yang Yang (F) and Long Hui (M), born in Wolong, China in 2000. They gave birth to Fu Long (M) in 2007, Fu Hu (M) in 2010 and Fu Bao (M) in 2013. Fu Long, who has since been relocated to China, was the first to be born in Europe in 25 years. On 7 August 2016, twin cubs, Fu Feng and Fu Ban, were born. Zoo Aquarium, Madrid, Spain – Home to Bing Xing (M) and Hua Zuiba (F) since 2007. They gave birth to twin cubs on 7 September 2010. Another cub, Xing Bao (F), was born in 2013 and in September 2016, Chulina (F). The zoo was also the site of the first giant panda birth in Europe, Chulin (M) in 1982, whose parents, Shao Shao (F) and Chang Chang (M), arrived in 1978. Chulin was the first panda to be born in captivity in the western hemisphere and by artificial insemination outside China Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland – Home to Tian Tian (F) and Yang Guang (M) from 4 December 2011 to December 2023. ZooParc de Beauval, Saint-Aignan, Loir-et-Cher, France – Home to Huan Huan (F) and Yuan Zi (M) since 15 January 2012. Pairi Daiza, Cambron-Casteau, Belgium – Home to Hao Hao (F) and Xing Hui (M) since February 2014; Their first cub, Tian Bao (M) was born on 2 June 2016, and twin cubs Bao Di (M) and Bao Mei (F) were born on 8 August 2019. Ouwehands Dierenpark, Rhenen, Netherlands - Home to Xing Ya (M) and Wu Wen (F) since April 2017. Ähtäri Zoo, Ähtäri, Finland – Home to Lumi (Jin Bao Bao) and Pyry (Hua Bao) from January 2018 to September 2024. Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen, Denmark – Home to Mao Sun (F) and Xing Er (M) since April 2019. Moscow Zoo, Moscow, Russia – Home to Ding Ding (F) and Ru Yi (M) since 29 April 2019. Ding Ding gave birth to Katyusha (F) in August 2023.
North America
Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico City – Home to Xiu Hua, born on 25 June 1985, Shuan Shuan, born on 15 June 1987, and Xin Xin, born on 1 July 1990 from Tohui (Tohui born on Chapultepec Zoo on 21 July 1981 and died on 16 November 1993), all females. Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta – Home to Lun Lun (F), Yang Yang (M), Xi Lan (M), and Po (F), born 3 November 2010 and twin female cubs Mei Huan and Mei Lun, born on 15 July 2013. They were relocated back to China in 2024. On September27 2026, Ping Ping (M) and Fu Shuang (F) arrived at Zoo Atlanta.
North American-born pandas
In the following table, MC = moved to China. NameDate ofbirthPlace ofbirthOther detailsTohui (Tarahumara word for child)21 July 1981Chapultepec ZooDied 16 November 1993, a female at Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico City.The first giant panda to be born and survive in captivity outside China.Parents: Ying Ying and Pe Pe. Hua Mei1999San Diego ZooMC 2004.Mei Sheng2003San Diego ZooMC 2007.Tai Shan 9 July 2005National Zoo, Washington, DC, (An earlier edition is available as The Smithsonian Book of Giant Pandas, Smithsonian Institution Press, 2002, MC 2010.Su Lin2 August 2005San Diego ZooMC 2010.Mei Lan6 September 2006Zoo AtlantaMC 2010.Zhen Zhen3 August 2007San Diego ZooMC 2010Xi Lan30 August 2008Zoo AtlantaMC 2014.Yun Zi5 August 2009San Diego ZooMC 2014.Po3 November 2010Zoo AtlantaXiao Liwu29 July 2012San Diego ZooMC 16 May 2019.Bao Bao23 August 2013 National Zoo, Washington, DCMC 21 February 2017.Bei Bei and anunnamed twin22 August 2015National Zoo, Washington, DC The smaller of the two cubs died on 26 August 2015.Xiao Qi Ji21 August 2020National Zoo, Washington, DC. Mother: Mei Xiang. MC 2023.
See also Endangered species Giant pandas around the world Wildlife of China List of individual bears
References
External links WWF – environmental conservation organization Giant Panda Species Survival Plan Pandas International – panda conservation group National Zoo Live Panda Cams – Baby Panda Tai Shan and mother Mei Xiang Taipei Zoo YouTube Channel Yuan Zai Cam