Panda Meng Meng: An Ambassador at Berlin Zoo

Panda Meng Meng In Germany

Meet Meng Meng (梦梦), a delightful female giant panda born on July 10, 2013, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Known for her charming personality and playful antics, Meng Meng has captured the hearts of many with her photogenic nature and sweet demeanor. Her journey has not only contributed to panda conservation but also strengthened international ties through her role as a global ambassador for her species.

Basic Information

  • Name: Meng Meng (梦梦)
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: July 10, 2013
  • Birthplace: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  • Lineage Number: 868
  • Birth Weight: 105 grams
  • Mother: Er Ya Tou (二丫头)
  • Father: Yong Yong (勇勇)
  • Siblings: Xiao Ya Tou (小丫头), Xing Rong (星蓉), Xing Ya (星雅), Er Xi (二喜), Er Qiao (二巧)

Intriguing Details of Panda Meng Meng

Name Origin: Meng Meng’s name was inspired by the “Chinese Dream” concept, an important guiding thought proposed by President Xi Jinping following the 18th National Congress.

Food Lover: As a cub, Meng Meng was a foodie, nibbling on anything she could find – even inappropriate items like the keeper’s broom. This earned her a slightly chubbier appearance compared to Xi Xi, who lived with her. Despite her relatively larger size, she was a bit clumsy and often lost fights with Xi Xi (茜茜).

Heartwarming Moments: Once the keeper called Meng Meng home, she refused to move. The keeper gently wiped her right paw, then her left, and held her hand, creating heartwarming interactions that melted the hearts of many netizens.

Life Experience of Panda Meng Meng

Birth: Meng Meng was born on July 10, 2013, at the Moon Delivery Room of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. She weighed 105 grams at birth, which is within the normal range. With her round face and short snout, Meng Meng has a gentle personality and loves to pose for photos, showing a natural camera presence.

Relocations: On January 27, 2016, Meng Meng, along with her sisters Xi Xi and Sa’er (仨儿), traveled to Shanghai Wild Animal Park. Among the three, she was considered the prettiest and the most adaptable. On January 14, 2017, she returned to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Travel to Germany: On June 25, 2017, Meng Meng was sent to the Berlin Zoo in Germany, accompanied by male panda Jiao Qing (娇庆). This relocation marked the beginning of a 15-year stay in Germany, enhancing the scientific and conservation efforts between China and Germany while deepening the friendship between the two nations.

First Estrus: In April 2019, Meng Meng experienced her first estrus. She was very excited and rushed toward her mate, Jiao Qing, startling him. This attempt included natural mating, which was later supplemented with artificial insemination.

First-Time Motherhood: Meng Meng has proven to be an excellent mother, exhibiting strong reproductive capabilities. On August 31, 2019, she gave birth to a pair of male twins named “Meng Xiang (梦想/Dream)” and “Meng Yuan (梦圆/Dream Realization),” making headlines as the first giant panda cubs born in Germany.

Second Litter: In another exciting development, on August 22, 2024, Meng Meng welcomed another set of twin cubs, and both she and her new offspring are reported to be in good health. On December 6, the twin female giant pandas were officially named “Meng Hao (梦好/Good Dream)” and “Meng Tian (梦甜/Sweet Dream).”

Gallery of Panda Meng Meng