The name Xiaoxiao means "the light of dawn shines through and things become bright," and the name Leilei means "a beautiful flower blooms from a bud, connecting to the future."
As Xiaoxiao and Leilei are being returned to China, we hope that the two will continue their lives there and become buds of hope for the future of Giant Panda. We also want to express our gratitude for all the things they have taught us so far, and we will be holding a farewell event with everyone called "Buds of the Future Blooming at Dawn - Thank You Xiaoxiao & Leilei."
Enjoy taking commemorative photos with Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei in the background. Capture a wonderful picture filled with smiles, along with the lively appearance of the two animals!
Period: December 23, 2025 (Tue) - February 8, 2026 (Sun)
Location: East Garden near the foot of Aesop Bridge (near the bridge entrance)
Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were the first twin pandas born at Ueno Zoo. We look back at their growth and memories through photographs. We also share the feelings of the staff who have watched over the two pandas' growth and the hopes they have for the future.
Period: December 23, 2025 (Tue) -February 8, 2026 (Sun)March 1st (Sunday)
Location: Aesop Bridge railing
We will be displaying a banner featuring messages from the staff who have watched over the growth of the two animals, Xiaoxiao and Leilei.
Period: January 6th (Tue) - February 8th (Sun), 2026
Location: Near the coin lockers at the Benten Gate West Garden
We are collecting online messages for Xiaoxiao and Leilei. The messages we receive will be published on the official website from February onwards. In addition, some of the messages will be delivered to the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center.
Submission period: January 6th (Tue) - January 25th (Sun), 2026*Recruitment is now closed.
*Messages received will be published after being reviewed and approved by Ueno Zoo.
Thank you for your messages. We published the messages starting February 14th (Saturday).
Some of the messages we received were delivered to the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center on Thursday, January 29th.
As a token of our gratitude to everyone who has supported us, we are presenting a special image. Please note that the image may only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes.
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In 2010, the "Cooperation Agreement between the China Wildlife Conservation Society and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government of Japan Giant Panda to Conduct Conservation Research" was signed, and Lily and Xinxin visited the park in 2011. Here is an introduction of Ueno Zoo 's efforts in the 15 years since the agreement was concluded.