Xiang Xiang, Giant Panda at Ueno Zoo,
It was returned to China on February 21, 2023.
The name Xiang Xiang comes from the idea of growing up like a flower blooming.
May this panda be loved by everyone and illuminate the future brightly.
It contains a wish.
As her name suggests, Xiang Xiang was raised with love from everyone.
To become a presence that brightens the future of wild pandas.
I would like to share this wish with all of you.
The final viewing day was the morning of Sunday, February 19, 2023.
I took pictures of Xiang Xiang,
Tokyo Zoo Net YouTube Channel It will be released on [platform name].
Release date and time: February 19, 2023 (Sunday), 13:00
*This is not a live stream.
*This photo was taken from the viewing walkway.
*There are three videos.
director of Ueno Zoo, as well as staff such as animal keeper and veterinarians,
Messages from former Ueno Panda Ambassadors:
We will be displaying a banner filled with messages for Xiang Xiang.
Period: February 19th (Sun) - February 26th (Sun), 2023
Location: In front of Former Mail Gate East Garden
*About Ueno Panda Ambassador
From 2012 to 2019, she was selected through an open application process and appointed as an ambassador by director.
These children love Giant Panda.
We conducted activities to convey the charm of pandas and the importance of conservation.
Distribution period: January 28, 2023 (Sat) 13:30 - March 31, 2023 (Fri)
① Special Message from Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
② A staff member from the Animal Care and Exhibition Department Ueno Zoo reflects on Xiang Xiang's growth.
③ Towards the transfer to China: Yasumasa Tomita, Deputy director and Head of Animal Care and Exhibition Ueno Zoo
④ Xiang Xiang's Future, the Future of Pandas - Yutaka Fukuda, Director of Ueno Ueno Zoo
*This content is no longer available.
With the hope that many wonderful encounters await Xiang Xiang in the future,
Please also share your memories and messages for Xiang Xiang.
The message we received is from the China Wildlife Conservation Association and Xiang Xiang's relocation.
We will send the data to the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center.
Submission period: Until February 20, 2023 (Monday)
Messages you submit will be reflected on the site after being reviewed and approved by our staff.
Please note that updates may take several days.
Many difficulties await pandas as they grow to their full size.
Let's consider what we can do to remove that difficulty.
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