Ueno Zoo is pleased to announce that the two Giant Panda born on June 23, 2021, are growing well, and will be opening "Xiaoxiao" and "Leilei," along with their mother "Shinshin," to the public as follows.
　Ueno Zoo will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, January 11, 2022, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please see this page for details.
We will inform you of the release date at a later date.


Top: Xiaoxiao, Bottom: Leilei (both 164 days old)
(Date of photo: December 4, 2021)
Animals to be made public
Giant Panda
Xiaoxiao (male) was born on June 23, 2021 Ueno Zoological Gardens
Lei Lei (female) was born on June 23, 2021 Ueno Zoological Gardens
Shinshin (female) was born on July 3, 2005, at the Wolong Conservation Center in China.

Release date
　Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Opening time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*We will gradually extend the viewing hours while monitoring the animals' condition.
*Please note that due to the animals' health condition or other factors, the public viewing may be canceled on the day of the event.

Viewing Instructions
For the time being, Pre-registration required, lottery system (approximately 1,000 people each day) Applications for the lottery will be accepted through a dedicated website. Further details will be announced at a later date.
　For details on how to view the exhibit, This page Please check.


[Video] Filming date: December 6, 2021 (No sound)

Regarding the decision on the release date of Xiaoxiao Leilei

Ueno Zoo is very pleased to be able to safely display the twin Giant Panda to the public.
At our zoo, we have implemented a 24-hour care and management system by animal keeper and veterinarians, and we have taken every precaution in preparation for the birth of the twins, although we were initially anxious. We are grateful that they have grown so well to date, thanks to their mother Shin Shin's devoted care, the advice from the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center and Adventure World, and the support from everyone.
Regarding viewing Xiaoxiao Leilei, we are considering a lottery system based on prior applications, taking into consideration the health of both mother and child. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, but we ask for your understanding during this time.
We will continue to prioritize the health of the animals in our care and management so that many people can see Xiaoxiao and Leilei in good health. We would be grateful if you would continue to watch over Xiaoxiao and Leilei's growth.

Yutaka Fukuda, Director Ueno Zoological Gardens

(December 10, 2021)
(December 16, 2021: Added information about the viewing method page)
(January 14, 2022: Added information about temporary park closure)