Pandas kept in captivity so far
Lan Lan (female)
Born November 1968 (estimated)
Visited on October 28, 1972
Died September 4, 1979 (estimated age 10)
Giant Panda was the first to arrive in Japan in 1972, commemorating the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. She successfully mated naturally with Kang Kang, but unfortunately died during pregnancy.
Kang Kang (male)
Born November 1970 (estimated)
Visited on October 28, 1972
Died June 30, 1980 (estimated age 9)
Giant Panda was the first to come to Japan in 1972 to commemorate the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Together with Lan Lan, he sparked a panda boom across the country.
Huan Huan (female)
Born in 1972 (estimated)
Visited on January 29, 1980
Died September 21, 1997 (estimated age 25)
After Ranran died, she was brought to the zoo from China as a new female. Together with Fei Fei, who arrived later, they were the first to be successfully bred in Japan through artificial insemination.
Fei Fei (male)
Born in 1967 (estimated)
Visited on November 9, 1982
Died December 14, 1994 (estimated age 27)
She was sent to the zoo as a gift from China to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China in 1982. Through artificial insemination, she gave birth to three cubs with Huan Huan.
Chu Chu (male)
Born Ueno Zoo on June 27, 1985
1985.6.29 Died
This was Huan Huan and Fei Fei's first child. As it was the first Giant Panda born in Japan, it was named "Chu Chu," but sadly died just 43 hours after birth.
Tong Tong (Tong Tong) Female
Born June 1, 1986 Ueno Zoo
Died July 8, 2000 (14 years and 1 month old)
Huan Huan and Fei Fei's second child. The first to be raised in Ueno, she was later brought to the zoo by Ling Ling, and attempts were made to breed her, but she was unsuccessful.
You You - Yu You (male)
Born Ueno Zoo on June 23, 1988
1992.11.13 Moved to Beijing Zoo
Died March 4, 2004 (15 years and 9 months old)
Huan Huan and Fei Fei's third child. In 1992, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, she was given to the Beijing Zoo in exchange for Ling Ling.
Ling Ling - Ling Ling (male)
Born September 5, 1985 at Beijing Zoo
Visited the park on November 5, 1992.
Died on April 30, 2008 (age 22 years and 7 months)
In 1992, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, she was presented to Ueno Zoo in exchange for Yuuyu.
Tonton, born at Ueno Zoo, was bred with Shuanshuan from Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico. Because he made three round trips to Mexico, he was also called "the panda that has flown the most on airplanes in the world."
Shuan Shuan (female)
Born June 15, 1987, at Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico
Stayed at Ueno Zoo from December 3, 2003 to September 26, 2005
2022.7.6 Died
These are Giant Panda from Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico. Ling Ling traveled to Mexico three times to breed, and then Shuang Shuang came from Mexico to Japan and stayed at Ueno Zoo for about a year and ten months. However, breeding did not materialize, and they returned to Mexico.
He was a very long-lived panda, living to the age of 35.
Shin Shin - True True (Shin Shin) Female
Born on July 3, 2005 at Garyu Conservation Center
Visited on February 21, 2011
September 29, 2024: Returned to China
They came to the zoo in 2011 as part of a Giant Panda breeding research project with the China Wildlife Conservation Society. They were the first to successfully breed naturally at Ueno Zoo, and also successfully raised the first pair of twins Ueno Zoo.
In September 2024, she was returned to China along with Li Li.
Ri Ri (male)
Born on August 16, 2005 at Garyu Conservation Center
Visited on February 21, 2011
September 29, 2024: Returned to China
She came to the zoo in 2011 as part of a Giant Panda breeding research project with the China Wildlife Conservation Society. She was the first to successfully breed naturally at Ueno Zoo, and gave birth to four cubs with Xin Xin.
In September 2024, it was returned to China along with the Xing Xing.
(Male)
Born Ueno Zoo on July 5, 2012
2012.7.11 Died
This was Shin Shin and Li Li's first child. It was the first naturally bred cub at Ueno Zoo, but unfortunately it died six days after birth.
Xiang Xiang (female)
Born Ueno Zoo on June 12, 2017 at 11:52am
Returned to China on February 21, 2023
This is Shinshin and Riri's second cub. It is the first cub at Ueno Zoo to be born through natural breeding and grow up safely.
It was returned to China in February 2023.
Lei Lei (female)
Born Ueno Zoo on June 23, 2021
January 28, 2026: Returned to China
He is the child of Shinshin and Lili.
Together with Xiao Xiao, they were the first twins born at Ueno Zoo, and were raised under the care of their mother, Xin Xin, and with the support of animal keeper.
In January 2026, she was returned to China along with Xiao Xiao.
Xiao Xiao (male)
Born Ueno Zoo on June 23, 2021.
Returned to China on January 28, 2026.
This is the offspring of Shin Shin and Ri Ri.
Lei Lei was born as one of the first twins at Ueno Zoo, and grew up with the care of their mother, Shin Shin, and the support of animal keeper.
In January 2026, she was returned to China along with Lei Lei.