Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni to stay in Adelaide until 2024 after agreement with Chinese owners
5 years, 4 months ago

Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni to stay in Adelaide until 2024 after agreement with Chinese owners

ABC  

Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni will officially be staying at the Adelaide Zoo for another five years after a deal was clinched between the zoo and their Chinese owners. Key points: The popular giant pandas have been at Adelaide Zoo since 2009 A deal was signed on Sunday to keep them in Adelaide until 2024 Zookeepers remain hopeful the giant pandas will breed successfully The deal with the China Wildlife Conservation Association comes after the State Government agreed to extend the pandas lease until at least 2024 earlier this year. Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni are a major attraction at the Adelaide Zoo. "It sounds like there'll be a little bit of 'pandamonium' here as Adelaide Zoo celebrates the fact that Fu Ni and Wang Wang are here to stay for the next five years," he said.

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Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus
2 months, 1 week ago

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus

China Daily  

By Zhao Huanxin in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-27 07:28 Visitors take pictures of male giant panda Bao Li in his enclosure at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Friday. ANNA MONEYMAKER/AFP They are "as iconic as the Washington Monument", the coolest creatures that tell the story of conservation success and bonds between countries, and the …

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus
2 months, 1 week ago

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus

China Daily  

Visitors take pictures of male giant panda Bao Li in his enclosure at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Friday. ANNA MONEYMAKER/AFP They are "as iconic as the Washington Monument", the coolest creatures that tell the story of conservation success and bonds between countries, and the only animals in the United States capital evoking so much love that …

Photos: See the pandas' official return to the National Zoo
2 months, 1 week ago

Photos: See the pandas' official return to the National Zoo

NPR  

Photos: See the pandas' official return to the National Zoo toggle caption Tyrone Turner/WAMU A panda drought — that has been unbearable for some — is finally over. toggle caption Tyrone Turner/WAMU toggle caption Tyrone Turner/WAMU toggle caption Tyrone Turner/WAMU They now stand — or clumsily climb or roll around — and are ready to make their public debut at …

New pair of giant pandas make debut in South Australia
2 months, 1 week ago

New pair of giant pandas make debut in South Australia

China Daily  

Giant panda Yilan explores a welcome gift at the Adelaide Zoo during her debut on Tuesday in Adelaide, Australia. GU SHIHONG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE CANBERRA -- A new pair of giant pandas made their debut on Tuesday in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, following their arrival from China last month. At the Adelaide Zoo in the capital of South Australia, …

China's giant pandas in Adelaide: A symbol of friendship and cooperation
2 months, 1 week ago

China's giant pandas in Adelaide: A symbol of friendship and cooperation

China Daily  

Giant panda Xing Qiu. In a heartwarming gesture of goodwill, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan, a pair of China's beloved giant pandas, widely known as a national treasure of China and an icon of peace and friendship, have just made their debut at the Adelaide Zoo in South Australia. During his visit to Australia in 2024, Chinese Premier Li Qiang …

China's giant pandas in Adelaide: A symbol of friendship and cooperation
2 months, 1 week ago

China's giant pandas in Adelaide: A symbol of friendship and cooperation

China Daily  

Giant panda Xing Qiu. In a heartwarming gesture of goodwill, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan, a pair of China's beloved giant pandas, widely known as a national treasure of China and an icon of peace and friendship, have just made their debut at the Adelaide Zoo in South Australia. During his visit to Australia in 2024, Chinese Premier Li Qiang …

US panda fans can 'bearly' wait for pair's debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US panda fans can 'bearly' wait for pair's debut

China Daily  

Qing Bao enjoys a bamboo breakfast at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Thursday. YIFAN XU/CHINA DAILY The official debut of two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, is fast approaching, and fans of the furry pair of Ailuropoda melanoleuca specimens can "bearly" wait. "We were incredibly excited to …

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path

China Daily  

A crested ibis is released into the wild at the Upo Crested Ibis Restoration Center in Changnyeong, South Korea, on May 10.Changnyeong has taken more protective measures in its rural areas where these birds live. "We look forward to continuing to help giant panda conservation and gain a better understanding of pandas living in the Southern Hemisphere," said Phil Ainsley, …

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path

China Daily  

A crested ibis is released into the wild at the Upo Crested Ibis Restoration Center in Changnyeong, South Korea, on May 10.Changnyeong has taken more protective measures in its rural areas where these birds live. "We look forward to continuing to help giant panda conservation and gain a better understanding of pandas living in the Southern Hemisphere," said Phil Ainsley, …

Two giant pandas depart for Australia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two giant pandas depart for Australia

China Daily  

At 9 am on Saturday, giant pandas Xingqiu and Yilan set off from the Dujiangyan base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province on their way to Adelaide Zoo in Australia. The Australian veterinarian traveled to the Dujiangyan base in advance to learn the habits of the two pandas, according to Wang Yubin, a …

Three giant pandas return to China from Belgium
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Three giant pandas return to China from Belgium

China Daily  

The staff members at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, make preparations for the departure of giant pandas Tian Bao, Bao Di and Bao Mei for China on Tuesday. CHEN WEIHUA / CHINA DAILY Giant pandas Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei returned to Chengdu, Sichuan province, taking a chartered flight on Wednesday morning, and will undergo quarantine …

Giant panda Fu Bao in good spirits after physical examination
4 months ago

Giant panda Fu Bao in good spirits after physical examination

China Daily  

Giant panda Fu Bao's physical appearance shows no abnormalities, and in good spirits with a normal appetite, according to the physical examination veterinarians and keepers conducted promptly on Tuesday after finding it uncomfortable in the morning. The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda has posted the latest videos of Fu Bao eating bamboo and walking around after …

Giant pandas leave South Australia for home
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant pandas leave South Australia for home

China Daily  

People watch a video about Wang Wang and Fu Ni during a farewell reception for the giant pandas in Adelaide, Australia, Nov 14, 2024. Wang Wang and Fu Ni left South Australia for China on a cargo flight just after 6:30 am local time on Friday. The Bamboo Forest at the zoo was closed to the public from 5 pm …

Giant pandas leave South Australia for home
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant pandas leave South Australia for home

China Daily  

People watch a video about Wang Wang and Fu Ni during a farewell reception for the giant pandas in Adelaide, Australia, Nov 14, 2024. Wang Wang and Fu Ni left South Australia for China on a cargo flight just after 6:30 am local time on Friday. The Bamboo Forest at the zoo was closed to the public from 5 pm …

Giant Pandas Arrive in Washington, D.C., but Won't Be Ready for Public Debut Until January
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant Pandas Arrive in Washington, D.C., but Won't Be Ready for Public Debut Until January

Associated Press  

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, from China. The bears, three-year-old giant pandas, were flown from China to Dulles International Airport in suburban Virginia and will be quarantined for at least 30 days before their official public debut in January 2025.

Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week

NPR  

Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Two giant pandas bound for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., have left the Chinese city of Chengdu for their long journey to a new home. The pair — one female called Qing Bao and one male called Bao Li — will arrive almost a year …

Giant panda pair leave for Hong Kong
6 months, 1 week ago

Giant panda pair leave for Hong Kong

China Daily  

Staff members transfer special crates holding giant pandas An An and Ke Ke at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, Sept 26, 2024. Ocean Park Hong Kong has said it transported bamboo from Guangdong to Sichuan so that the pandas could get used to the type of bamboo they will …

Giant panda pair leave for Hong Kong
6 months, 1 week ago

Giant panda pair leave for Hong Kong

China Daily  

Photo taken on Sept 26, 2024 shows a special crate holding the giant panda An An. CHENGDU -- A pair of giant pandas gifted by the central government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China departed on a flight from Southwest China's Sichuan province to the HKSAR on Thursday morning. The pair, An An and Ke Ke, departed …

Two pandas to arrive in HK on Thursday
6 months, 1 week ago

Two pandas to arrive in HK on Thursday

China Daily  

A pair of giant pandas presented to Hong Kong as gifts by the central government will arrive in the special administrative region from Sichuan province on Thursday, and will be named in a public campaign next month, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Tuesday. To improve their living environment, the Hong Kong Jockey Club announced it will …

Zoo Atlanta’s last 4 pandas are leaving for China
6 months, 1 week ago

Zoo Atlanta’s last 4 pandas are leaving for China

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Zoo Atlanta’s last four giant pandas will be moved to China next month, as its 25-year agreement with the country comes to an end. “While Zoo Atlanta will certainly miss Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun, and their departure is bittersweet, they have created a momentous legacy here in Atlanta and around the world, leaving …

Giant pandas back to China from Austria
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant pandas back to China from Austria

China Daily  

Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck, director of Schoenbrunn Zoo, Qi Mei, Chinese ambassador to Austria, Wolfgang Schuessel, former Austrian chancellor, Eva Landrichtinger, Austrian secretary-general of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy, attend an event to send away giant pandas Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan at Schoenbrunn Zoo, Vienna, Austria, Sept 11, 2024. VIENNA - Giant pandas Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan left …

New giant panda pair Xing Qiu and Yi Lan revealed as Adelaide Zoo farewells Wang Wang and Fu Ni
7 months, 1 week ago

New giant panda pair Xing Qiu and Yi Lan revealed as Adelaide Zoo farewells Wang Wang and Fu Ni

ABC  

The Adelaide Zoo has revealed the names and pictures of its two new pandas, set to arrive later this year. "Since Premier Li's visit earlier this year, we've been working really closely with our counterparts in China," Conservation Programs manager Dr Phil Ainsley said. The announcement was made today at the Adelaide Zoo's last annual 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' where both …

Pair of giant pandas from China acclimating to new home at San Diego Zoo
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pair of giant pandas from China acclimating to new home at San Diego Zoo

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Two giant pandas sent from China to the San Diego Zoo last month are acclimating well to their new home, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said Tuesday. The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are not on public display yet but the zoo released the first photos of the pair settling into their habitat. Zoo staff …

Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo
9 months ago

Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing conservation partnership, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said Friday. The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, will spend the next several weeks acclimating to their new home in a private habitat at the San …

Two Chinese giant pandas arrive in US California
9 months ago

Two Chinese giant pandas arrive in US California

China Daily  

This photo taken on April 18, 2024, shows giant panda Xin Bao at the Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Ya'an, Southwest China's Sichuan province. LOS ANGELES/Chengdu -- Two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, arrived in California, the United States, Thursday morning on a chartered flight from China, for …

Two new giant pandas are on their way to San Diego Zoo from China
9 months ago

Two new giant pandas are on their way to San Diego Zoo from China

The Independent  

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Pair of giant pandas on their way from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
9 months, 1 week ago

Pair of giant pandas on their way from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — A pair of giant pandas are on their way from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations, officials said Wednesday. Officials with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance were on hand in China for a farewell ceremony commemorating …

Austria prepares to care for giant pandas from China
9 months, 1 week ago

Austria prepares to care for giant pandas from China

China Daily  

A pair of giant pandas from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda will be sent to Austria, initiating a 10-year international cooperation on giant panda conservation, according to an agreement on a new round of international cooperation on giant panda conservation signed by the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the Schonbrunn Zoo in Austria on Wednesday. …

Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni may not have mated, but have enjoyed a love affair with the public
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni may not have mated, but have enjoyed a love affair with the public

ABC  

For the past decade and a half, Adelaide Zoo's two giant pandas have assumed a variety of guises in the public imagination. But while the absence of a cub has led some to question Wang Wang and Fu Ni's love for one another, Adelaide Zoo is adamant that the pandas' love affair with the public has been ardent — fulfilling …

Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday promised a new pair of giant pandas to a zoo and urged Australia to set aside its differences with Beijing at the outset of the first visit to the country by China’s second-highest ranking leader in seven years. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Li’s visit was the result of “two years …

New pair of giant pandas for Adelaide Zoo, Wang Wang and Fu Ni to return to China by end of year
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New pair of giant pandas for Adelaide Zoo, Wang Wang and Fu Ni to return to China by end of year

ABC  

In short: Adelaide Zoo is set to receive a new pair of giant pandas. The zoo's current duo, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, will return to China after spending 15 years at Adelaide Zoo. "We will provide a new pair of equally beautiful, lovely and adorable pandas to the Adelaide Zoo," he said. "I think there will be a lot …

South Korea-born panda to make debut in Sichuan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea-born panda to make debut in Sichuan

China Daily  

Giant panda Fu Bao at the Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province on May 27. After more than two months of quarantine and transitional adaptation, giant panda Fu Bao will meet the public at the Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda …

Two new giant pandas to return to D.C.'s Smithsonian's National Zoo
10 months ago

Two new giant pandas to return to D.C.'s Smithsonian's National Zoo

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Months after the nation’s capital bid an emotional farewell to its giant pandas, the National Zoo is expecting a renewed surge in panda-mania with the announcement that two more of the furry black-and-white icons will be coming to Washington. “We’re thrilled to announce the next chapter of our breeding and conservation partnership begins by welcoming two new bears, …

New chapter in panda conservation: US zoo to welcome pair from China
10 months ago

New chapter in panda conservation: US zoo to welcome pair from China

China Daily  

The China Wildlife Conservation Association and the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the United States have signed a new agreement for giant panda conservation research, according to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, both born in 2021, will travel from the center to the US later this year. They …

China to send two giant pandas to Washington, DC, zoo
10 months ago

China to send two giant pandas to Washington, DC, zoo

Al Jazeera  

Bao Li and Qing Bao to arrive this year under a decade-long breeding and research agreement, zoo says. China will send giant pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, DC, United States first lady Jill Biden and officials say in a surprise announcement signalling a new era of panda diplomacy between the superpowers. “We are excited for children near and …

Giant Pandas are returning to D.C.'s National Zoo
10 months ago

Giant Pandas are returning to D.C.'s National Zoo

NPR  

Giant Pandas are returning to D.C.'s National Zoo toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Giant pandas have been one of the biggest attractions at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., ever since the first pair arrived in 1972 -- a historic token of friendship from communist China. Bao Li’s grandparents, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, lived at the …

The last pandas at any US zoo are expected to leave Atlanta for China this fall
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The last pandas at any US zoo are expected to leave Atlanta for China this fall

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The last U.S. zoo with pandas in its care expects to say goodbye to the four giant bears this fall. Zoo Atlanta is making preparations to return panda parents Lun Lun and Yang Yang to China along with their American-born twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun, zoo officials said Friday. The four Atlanta pandas have been the last …

South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda leaving for China
1 year ago

South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda leaving for China

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A crowd of people, some weeping, gathered at a rain-soaked amusement park in South Korea to bid farewell to a beloved giant panda before her departure to China on Wednesday. On Wednesday, many panda fans in South Korea braved rain to attend a farewell ceremony at the Everland park for Fu Bao, who was to be …

Black and white and adored all over. China pledges pair of pandas for San Diego Zoo
1 year, 1 month ago

Black and white and adored all over. China pledges pair of pandas for San Diego Zoo

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — China for the first time in more than two decades is sending pandas to the United States to the delight of the San Diego Zoo, which is preparing to receive a pair that could include a female descendent of Bai Yun and Gao Gao, two of the zoo’s former residents that were among the most reproductively successful …

Panda diplomacy? China to send pandas to the San Diego Zoo for the first time in years
1 year, 1 month ago

Panda diplomacy? China to send pandas to the San Diego Zoo for the first time in years

LA Times  

China could soon be sending giant pandas to the U.S. for the first time in years, reigniting “panda diplomacy” between the two countries. has secured agreements with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the Madrid Zoo Aquarium of Spain regarding the conservation of giant pandas, according to Xinhua, China’s news agency. China’s president suggests they might Chinese President Xi …

China says it plans to send more pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year
1 year, 1 month ago

China says it plans to send more pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year

NPR  

China says it plans to send more pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year Enlarge this image toggle caption Lenny Ignelzi/AP Lenny Ignelzi/AP SAN DIEGO — China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all the iconic bears on loan …

Fans say goodbye to Edinburgh’s giant pandas
1 year, 3 months ago

Fans say goodbye to Edinburgh’s giant pandas

The Independent  

The only giant pandas in the United Kingdom, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, returned to China on 5 December after a 12-year stay at Edinburgh Zoo. Yang Guang, whose name means sunshine, and Tian Tian, whose name translates to sweetie, arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in December 2011 as part of a 10-year agreement between the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland …

Pandas get to travel first-class from Scotland to China
1 year, 3 months ago

Pandas get to travel first-class from Scotland to China

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The chief executive of Edinburgh Zoo, where Yang Guang and Tian Tian had been residing, said the pair would have …

Could America’s giant panda exodus be reversed? The Chinese president’s comments spark optimism
1 year, 4 months ago

Could America’s giant panda exodus be reversed? The Chinese president’s comments spark optimism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Panda lovers in America received a much-needed injection of hope when Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that his government was “ready to continue” lending the black and white icons to American zoos. “If I’m at the National Zoo, I’m probably contacting my counterpart and saying, ‘Can we move forward now?’” FILE - Bao Bao, a giant panda …

Xi signals that China will send new pandas to the US
1 year, 4 months ago

Xi signals that China will send new pandas to the US

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled that China will send new pandas to the United States, calling them “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.” “We are ready to continue our cooperation with the United States on panda conservation, and do our best to meet the wishes of the Californians so as to deepen the friendly …

Are pandas coming back to California? China’s president suggests they might
1 year, 4 months ago

Are pandas coming back to California? China’s president suggests they might

LA Times  

Xiao Qi Ji, a panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, was returned to China earlier this month. Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled late Wednesday that China will send new pandas to the U.S. — possibly to California — calling them “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.” “We are ready to continue our cooperation with …

National Zoo’s giant pandas fly home amid uncertainty about future panda exchanges
1 year, 4 months ago

National Zoo’s giant pandas fly home amid uncertainty about future panda exchanges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The day that panda lovers have been dreading has finally come. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji. Smith noted that during the 50 years of panda exchanges between China and the National Zoo, giant pandas have been removed from the list of endangered species. The departure of the …

DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected
1 year, 5 months ago

DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The National Zoo’s three celebrity giant pandas will be heading home a little earlier than expected. “Discussions with our Chinese partner, the China Wildlife Conservation Association, to develop a future giant panda program will likely start after the current pandas have returned to China,” zoo spokesperson Annalisa Meyer said in an email. “After 51 years of success, we …

DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected
1 year, 5 months ago

DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected

The Independent  

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Eats, sleeps and leaves: Why pandas are bidding bye-bye to US zoos
1 year, 6 months ago

Eats, sleeps and leaves: Why pandas are bidding bye-bye to US zoos

Firstpost  

China has for decades ‘gifted’ the creatures – in a scheme labelled ‘Panda Diplomacy’ – to serve as goodwill ambassadors and soften its image. Alan Chong, a soft power expert and senior fellow at RSIS said the animals “serve as an index as well as a vehicle for promoting good relations between China and the recipient country.” A piece in …

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