Xing Xing

兴兴

Life status: Living
Born: August 23, 2006

Originally named Fu Wa, Xing Xing went to Malaysia in 2014 as part of China–Malaysia giant panda conservation cooperation and received the new name “Xing Xing,” signifying prosperity. He and Feng Yi lived there together for 11 years, and their three daughters born in Malaysia were Nuan Nuan, Yi Yi, and Sheng Yi. The pair returned to China together in 2025.

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Sex: Male
Studbook number: 639
Current place: Mianyang Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Photo by Elizabeth Yap (马来西亚）

Timeline

10 recorded events

2006-08-23
Born at Hetaoping Base
Xing Xing was born at Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on August 23, 2006.
Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2008-05-24
Moved to Beijing Zoo as one of eight Olympic pandas
On May 24, 2008, Xing Xing moved from Sichuan to Beijing Zoo as one of eight giant pandas associated with the Beijing Olympics.
Beijing Zoo
2009-03-22
Returned to Sichuan and moved to Bifengxia Panda Base
On March 22, 2009, Xing Xing left Beijing, returned to Sichuan, and moved into Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2010-01-11
Moved to the Panda House at Changyu Dongtian
On January 11, 2010, Xing Xing moved to the Panda House at Changyu Dongtian in Wenling, Zhejiang.
Panda House at Changyu Dongtian
2014Year only
Traveled to Malaysia with Feng Yi for cooperative research
Xing Xing and Feng Yi departed for Zoo Negara Malaysia on May 20, 2014, and arrived on May 21 to begin China–Malaysia giant panda conservation and research cooperation.
2015-08-18
Became father to Nuan Nuan
On August 18, 2015, Xing Xing and Feng Yi became parents to Nuan Nuan.
2018-01-14
Became father to Yi Yi
On January 14, 2018, Xing Xing and Feng Yi became parents to Yi Yi.
2021-05-31
Became father to Sheng Yi
On May 31, 2021, Xing Xing and Feng Yi became parents to Sheng Yi.
2025-05-18
Returned to China with Feng Yi after their stay in Malaysia
On May 18, 2025, Xing Xing ended his stay in Malaysia and returned to China with Feng Yi. He entered quarantine at the Ya’an Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Ya’an Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2025-11-06
Moved to Mianyang Base
On November 6, 2025, Xing Xing moved to the Mianyang Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Mianyang Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda