Giant Panda cub was born at Ueno Zoo on June 12, 2017 (Announcement).

Since then, its weight has more than quadrupled compared to when it was born, and it is growing up healthy and strong (see the article link below).


Giant Panda cub (photographed on July 1, 2017)
In China, it is said that cubs that reach 100 days old will grow up to be healthy. Giant Panda cub at Ueno Zoo is also scheduled to be named when it reaches 100 days old.

The baby was confirmed to be female on June 23rd. We have already received many inquiries about naming her, and we are currently preparing for a public naming contest that will begin on Friday, July 28th, 2017. Submissions will be accepted via a submission box and the internet.

We will inform you again once the details are finalized, so please wait a little longer.

Previous News
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" gives birth!” (June 12, 2017)
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" gives birth: The aftermath [1] (June 13, June 14)” (June 14, 2017)
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" gives birth: Update [2] (June 15, June 16)” (June 17, 2017)
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" birth: Update [3] (June 17, June 18)” (June 18, 2017)
"Giant Panda 'Shin Shin's' birth: The aftermath [4] (June 19, June 20)” (June 20, 2017)
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" gives birth [5] Third physical examination on June 22nd. The baby is confirmed to be female.
(June 23, 2017)
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" gives birth [6]: The cub's markings become increasingly clearer (June 27, 2017)
"Giant Panda "Shin Shin" gives birth [7] Her weight exceeds 600 grams. (July 4, 2017)

(July 7, 2017)
(Corrected on July 12, 2017)