Yuan Yuan

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Life status: Living
Born: August 30, 2004

In 2008, Yuan Yuan traveled to Taiwan with Tuan Tuan. She gave birth for the first time in 2013; her daughter Yuan Zai later became the first giant panda born and raised in Taiwan. Taipei Zoo recorded that Yuan Yuan immediately drew the newborn to her chest and cared for her, showing strong maternal instincts as a first-time mother. In 2020, she gave birth again, to Yuan Bao.

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Sex: Female
Studbook number: 587
Current place: Taipei Zoo

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Timeline

6 recorded events

2004-08-30
Born in Wolong, Sichuan
Yuan Yuan was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong, Sichuan, on August 30, 2004.
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, Wolong, Sichuan
2008Year only
Escaped during the Wenchuan earthquake and was later transferred to Bifengxia
During the Wenchuan earthquake in May 2008, Yuan Yuan escaped from a damaged enclosure and was found five days later. On June 18, she was transferred from Wolong to Bifengxia Panda Base.
2008-12-23
Arrived at Taipei Zoo with Tuan Tuan
Yuan Yuan and Tuan Tuan arrived at Taipei Zoo together on December 23, 2008.
Taipei Zoo
2009-01-26
Went on public display at Taipei Zoo with Tuan Tuan
On January 26, 2009, the special exhibition hall at Taipei Zoo officially opened, and Yuan Yuan and Tuan Tuan went on public display.
Taipei Zoo
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2013-07-06
Gave birth to Yuan Zai
Yuan Yuan gave birth to her first cub, Yuan Zai, at Taipei Zoo on July 6, 2013.
Taipei Zoo
2020-06-28
Gave birth to Yuan Bao
Yuan Yuan gave birth to her second cub, Yuan Bao, at Taipei Zoo on June 28, 2020.
Taipei Zoo