Tian Tian

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Life status: Living
Born: August 24, 2003

Tian Tian was a prominent individual in 21st-century giant panda research cooperation between China and the United Kingdom. In 2011, she and Yang Guang moved to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, where they lived for 12 years. The collaboration covered giant panda conservation, research, and public education. Tian Tian returned to China in 2023 when the cooperation period ended.

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Sex: Female
Studbook number: 569
Current place: Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

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Timeline

5 recorded events

2003-08-24
Born at Beijing Zoo
Tian Tian was born on August 24, 2003, at Beijing Zoo.
Beijing Zoo
2004-10-20
Moved from Beijing to Wolong
On October 20, 2004, Tian Tian moved from Beijing Zoo to Wolong with Ying Ying and Yuan Yuan to take part in a giant panda exchange and genetic diversity program.
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2009-08-07
Gave birth to her first twins
On August 7, 2009, Tian Tian gave birth to her first twins at Bifengxia Base in Ya’an. They were later named Bosi and Shenwei.
Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2011-12-04
Arrived at Edinburgh Zoo
Tian Tian arrived at Edinburgh Zoo with Yang Guang on December 4, 2011, beginning a China–UK giant panda conservation and research partnership.
Edinburgh Zoo
2023-12-05
Returned to China after 12 years in the UK
On December 5, 2023, Tian Tian ended her 12-year stay in the United Kingdom and returned to China. She subsequently moved to the Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.