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Jiujiu
久久
- Life status
- Living
- Born
Jiujiu was born at Madrid Zoo on September 6, 2021, with his younger twin brother Youyou. When the twins were 100 days old, they were named Jiujiu and Youyou: Youyou evokes friendship, while Jiujiu conveys lasting endurance. Together, the names express a wish for long-lasting friendship between China and Spain. In 2024, Jiujiu returned to China with his parents, older sister Chulina and younger brother Youyou.
- Sex
- Male
- Studbook number
- 1270
- Current place
- Guangzhou Zoo
No photograph is available yet.
Timeline
4 recorded events
Born at Madrid Zoo with twin brother Youyou
Jiujiu was born at Madrid Zoo on September 6, 2021, with his younger twin brother Youyou.
Madrid Zoo
Returned to China with his family
Jiujiu returned to China with his parents Bingxing and Huazuiba and his older sister Chulina on March 1, 2024, arriving at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Moved to Guangzhou Zoo
Jiujiu moved from Chengdu to Guangzhou Zoo on September 16, 2025, formally entering the new giant panda house.
Guangzhou Zoo
Made his public debut at Guangzhou Zoo
Jiujiu formally met the public at the new giant panda house at Guangzhou Zoo on October 20, 2025.
Guangzhou Zoo
Relationships
Places
Current place
Guangzhou Zoo
Read more about its time in different places in the Timeline.
Sources
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- www.gz.gov.cnhttps://www.gz.gov.cn/zlgz/wlzx/content/post_10498919.html
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