Yuan Zi

园子

Life status: Living
Born: September 6, 2008

After arriving at ZooParc de Beauval in 2012, Yuan Zi took part in China–France giant panda conservation cooperation with Huan Huan. He later became the father of Yuan Meng and the twin daughters Huanlili and Yuandudu. Beauval's care team has described him as playful and highly observant. In November 2025, he and Huan Huan ended more than 13 years in France and returned to China together.

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Sex: Male
Studbook number: 736
Current place: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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Timeline

5 recorded events

2008-09-06
Born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Yuan Zi was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on September 6, 2008.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
2012-01-15
Arrived at ZooParc de Beauval with Huan Huan
On January 15, 2012, Yuan Zi and Huan Huan arrived at ZooParc de Beauval to begin China–France giant panda conservation and research cooperation.
ZooParc de Beauval
2017-08-04
Fathered Yuan Meng, the first giant panda born in France
On August 4, 2017, Yuan Zi fathered Yuan Meng, the first giant panda born in France.
France
2021-08-02
Fathered twin daughters Huanlili and Yuandudu
On August 2, 2021, Yuan Zi fathered twin daughters Huanlili and Yuandudu in France.
France
2025Year only
Returned to China with Huan Huan after more than 13 years in France
On November 25, 2025, Yuan Zi ended more than 13 years in France and departed for China with Huan Huan. They arrived in Chengdu on November 26 and were transferred to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for quarantine.