Fu Hu (福虎) is a beloved male giant panda born on August 23, 2010, at the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria. As the second son of pandas Yang Yang and Long Hui, his birth followed that of his older brother, Fu Long, and marked another significant milestone in international panda conservation efforts. His name, meaning “Happy Tiger,” reflects wishes for happiness and strength, and it was chosen by Austrian citizens through a public vote in December 2010. Fu Hu’s early years in Austria, followed by his return to China, trace a journey filled with care, travel, and adaptation.
Basic Information
- Name: Fu Hu (福虎)
- Gender: Male
- Studbook Number: 789
- Birthdate: August 23, 2010 (some sources suggest August 15)
- Birthplace: Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna, Austria
- Father: Long Hui (龙徽)
- Mother: Yang Yang (阳阳)
- Siblings: Fu Long (福龙), Fu Bao (福豹), Fu Feng (福凤), Fu Ban (福伴)
Life Experience of Panda Fu Hu
Birth and Naming: Fu Hu was born on August 23, 2010, at Schönbrunn Zoo, making him the second son of Yang Yang and Long Hui. His name, “Fu Hu,” meaning “Happy Tiger,” was chosen through a public vote held on December 13, 2010, which was the Chinese tiger year.
Childhood: In his early years, Fu Hu was under the careful care of zookeepers at Schönbrunn Zoo, where he lived with his mother. He gradually adapted to life in the zoo and grew in a nurturing environment.
Return to China: On November 8, 2012, Fu Hu made the long journey back to China, where he would continue his life at the Bifengxia Panda Base under the care of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. The journey lasted 40 hours, but Fu Hu arrived safely at his new home.
Quarantine: Following his return, Fu Hu underwent a mandatory one-month quarantine, as per national regulations. During this period, he adjusted to his new surroundings, gaining weight from 53 to 55 kilograms.
Relocation and Travels: Fu Hu has traveled and relocated multiple times since returning to China. In 2013, he spent time at Jinan Zoo. In 2018, he was relocated to the Shenshuping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center. In 2019, on August 28, Fu Hu was transferred again, this time to Nanjing’s Tangshan Ziqing Lake Wildlife Park.