Meet Ke Ke (可可), a delightful female giant panda born on June 26, 2019, at the Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. Formerly known as Tian Ke, Ke Ke has captured the hearts of many with her playful spirit and charming personality.
Basic Information
- Name: Ke Ke (可可)
- Nickname: Sweet Ke (甜可)
- Date of Birth: June 26, 2019
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Wolong Shenshuping Base, China
- Mother: Han Yuan (汉媛)
- Father: Jin Ke (津柯)
- Siblings: Qi Lin (麒麟), Ke Yuan (科源)
Life Experience of Panda Ke Ke
Early Life: From a young age, Ke Ke thrived at the Wolong Shenshuping Base
Travel to Hongkong: On September 26, 2024, Ke Ke, alongside the male panda An An (安安), was gifted by the central government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, becoming the third pair of giant pandas to be sent to Hong Kong. Upon their arrival at Ocean Park Hong Kong, they received a warm welcome from the local community, highlighting the strong bond between the pandas and the people of Hong Kong.
Adaptation: To ensure a smooth transition for Ke Ke and An An to their new home, the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center conducted a comprehensive health assessment and arranged for experts and caretakers to engage in in-depth discussions with the staff at Ocean Park. This collaboration allowed the Hong Kong keepers to familiarize themselves with the pandas’ personalities and habits, fostering trust and ensuring that Ke Ke and An An would thrive in their new environment.
Naming Contest: On October 2, 2024, the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department held a “Naming Contest” and large-scale drawing competition for the giant pandas “An An” and “Keke,” which ran until the 27th. It was ultimately decided to keep their original names and not make any changes.
Debut: On December 8, 2024, An An and Ke Ke officially met with Hong Kong residents and visitors.
News about Panda Ke Ke
- High-Speed Train “Hong Kong Panda Special” Departs (10-01-2025)
- Hong Kong Hosts Fireworks Drone Show with Giant Panda Appearing in the Night Sky (30-12-2024)
- Over 1,000 Giant Panda Sculptures Receive Christmas Makeovers at Exhibition in Hong Kong (25-12-2024)
- Hong Kong Ocean Park Care Team Reveals Details of the Third Pair of Giant Pandas Gifted to Hong Kong (24-12-2024)
- Giant Pandas “Panda” Hong Kong (23-12-2024)