Lun Lun

伦伦

Life status: Living
Born: August 25, 1997

During her 25 years in Atlanta, Lun Lun gave birth to seven cubs, including Mei Lan, Xi Lan, A Bao (formerly known as Po), and two sets of twins. Zoo Atlanta repeatedly highlighted her exceptional maternal abilities in its long-running coverage, and this extended history of raising cubs became one of the defining parts of her story.

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Sex: Female
Studbook number: 452
Current place: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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Timeline

8 recorded events

1997-08-25
Born at the Chengdu Panda Base
Lun Lun was born on August 25, 1997, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
1999-11-05
Arrived at Zoo Atlanta
Lun Lun arrived at Zoo Atlanta on November 5, 1999, beginning her long-term stay under the China–U.S. giant panda cooperation program.
Zoo Atlanta
2006-09-06
Gave birth to Mei Lan
On September 6, 2006, Lun Lun gave birth to her first cub, Mei Lan, at Zoo Atlanta.
Zoo Atlanta
2008-08-30
Gave birth to Xi Lan
On August 30, 2008, Lun Lun gave birth to her second cub, Xi Lan.
2010-11-03
Gave birth to A Bao
On November 3, 2010, Lun Lun gave birth to her third cub, A Bao.
2013-07-15
Gave birth to Mei Lun and Mei Huan
On July 15, 2013, Lun Lun gave birth to her first set of twins, Mei Lun and Mei Huan.
2016-09-03
Gave birth to Ya Lun and Xi Lun
On September 3, 2016, Lun Lun gave birth to twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun, her fifth litter.
2024Year only
Returned to China after about 25 years in Atlanta
Lun Lun left Atlanta on October 12, 2024, ending about 25 years in the United States. On October 13, she arrived in Chengdu with Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun and was transferred to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
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