Panda Fa Fa: Adopted by Pudong Development Bank

Panda Fa Fa

There’s something uniquely captivating about Fa Fa (发发/Fafa) – her story itself is full of twists, from gender mix-ups to life-changing relocations. Born alongside her twin brother, Pu Pu, she’s been on quite the adventure. With her gentle demeanor and a charm that shines through her journey, Fa Fa’s captivating personality has made her a true standout in the panda world. Her latest twist? A surprising pregnancy discovery that made headlines and melted hearts.

Basic Information

  • Name: Fa Fa (发发)
  • Gender: Female
  • Lineage Number: 931
  • Date of Birth: August 10, 2014
  • Place of Birth: China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, Walnut Flat Wild Training Base
  • Mother: Na Na (娜娜)
  • Twin Brother: Pu Pu (浦浦)
  • Siblings: Pan Wang (潘旺), Xing Hui (星徽), Xing Rui (星睿), Cai Tao (彩陶), Shun Shun (舜舜), De Rui (德瑞), and Zhai Zhai (宅宅)
  • Current Residence: Shenyang Forest Zoo

Life Experience of Panda Fa Fa

Birth and Adoption: Fa Fa was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, where she grew up alongside her twin brother, Pu Pu. In May 2015, both Fa Fa and Pu Pu were adopted for life by Pudong Development Bank.

Relocations: In 2017, Fa Fa moved to the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. Later that year, on September 7, she relocated to the Shenyang Forest Zoo.

Gender Mix-Up: Ever since Fa Fa’s birth, her gender was identified as male. This misunderstanding was only officially corrected in August 2023, when Fa Fa displayed a false pregnancy, a phenomenon unique to female giant pandas. After an examination, her gender was confirmed to be female. This mix-up not only made Fa Fa a “little celebrity” in the panda world but also sparked discussions and raised awareness about gender identification techniques for giant pandas.

Gallery of Panda Fa Fa