Fu Hu (福虎/Fuhu)’s journey is filled with charm and adventure! Born on August 23, 2010, at Schönbrunn Zoo, he earned the name “Fu Hu,” meaning “Happy Tiger,” through a public vote that connected him to the Year of the Tiger. From his early days under the loving care of his mother to his long journey back to China, Fu Hu’s story of growth and travel has made him a true globetrotter in the panda world.
Basic Information
- Name: Fu Hu (福虎)
- Meaning of the Name: Happy Tiger
- 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.
