Gugu

古古

Life status: Deceased
Born: September 25, 1999
Died: January 16, 2025The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

During more than twenty years at Beijing Zoo, Gugu was consistently described by the zoo as gentle and highly cooperative with his keepers, and “Uncle Gu” became an enduring nickname. Gugu was born on September 25, 1999, began living at Beijing Zoo in 2004 and remained there until his death on January 16, 2025.

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Sex: Male

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Timeline

5 recorded events

1999-09-25
Born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Gugu was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on September 25, 1999.
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2004-10-22
Moved to Beijing Zoo
Gugu moved to Beijing Zoo on October 22, 2004.
Beijing Zoo
2009-01-07
Visitor entered his enclosure and was bitten
On January 7, 2009, a visitor entered the giant panda outdoor enclosure without authorization and was bitten. It was the third similar unauthorized-entry incident involving a visitor since 2006.
Beijing Zoo
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2024Year only
Entered senior care as health problems worsened
Gugu moved into a non-public area at Beijing Zoo on January 9, 2024, for quiet senior care. From August onward, health problems including ascites gradually worsened.
Beijing Zoo
2025-01-16
Died at Beijing Zoo
Gugu died on January 16, 2025, after age-related decline complicated by disease of the heart, liver and other organs and by organ failure.
Beijing Zoo