Yaao

雅奥

Life status: Deceased
Born: August 13, 2004
Died: March 4, 2022The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

Yaao’s name came from the 2004 Athens Olympics: Yaao was born on August 13 that year and was named for the Games. After arriving at Shanghai Wild Animal Park in April 2006, Yaao lived there for nearly 16 years and became a giant panda familiar to generations of visitors in Shanghai.

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Sex: Male
Studbook number: 583

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Timeline

3 recorded events

2004-08-13
Born at the Wolong Hetaoping Base
Yaao was born at the Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on August 13, 2004.
Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2006-04-01
Arrived at Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Yaao arrived at Shanghai Wild Animal Park on April 1, 2006, beginning a long-term stay there.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park
2022Year only
Died after treatment for a suspected intestinal obstruction
Yaao began eating less on February 25, 2022, and later underwent examination and surgery for a suspected intestinal obstruction. On March 4, Yaao developed severe vomiting, choking and shock and died despite rescue efforts.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park