Pan Wang (潘旺/Panwang) is not your average panda – she’s a true survivor and adventurer at heart. Born on June 2, 2017, she was part of a bold project designed to prepare her for life in the wild. While her journey to release faced a few bumps, Pan Wang’s determination led to an incredible milestone in 2022, when she found a wild mate and later gave birth to twin cubs. With her pioneering spirit, Pan Wang shows that even pandas can blaze new trails.
Basic Information
- Name: Pan Wang (潘旺)
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: June 2, 2017
- Place of Birth: Hetaoping Wild Training Base, China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center
- Lineage Number: 1064
- Mother: Na Na (娜娜)
- Siblings: Xing Hui (星徽), Xing Rui (星睿), Cai Tao (彩陶), Pu Pu (浦浦), Fa Fa (发发), Shun Shun (舜舜), De Rui (德瑞), and Zhai Zhai (宅宅)
Life Experienc of Panda Pan Wang
Wild Training: From birth, Pan Wang has undergone wild training to help her adapt better to a natural environment in the future.
Release Plan: In December 2019, the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center announced plans to release Pan Wang (潘旺), Ran Ran (冉冉), and Yun Er (云儿) into the Jiangxi Guanshan Nature Reserve. However, this project was ultimately canceled, preventing Pan Wang’s release.
Wild Reintroduction: Pan Wang participated in a wild reintroduction project, and in 2022, she was monitored frequently entering areas densely populated with wild pandas. That same year, she was observed mating with a wild panda, marking the first recorded instance of a captive-bred panda successfully finding a wild mate. In 2023, Pan Wang successfully participated in wild reintroduction and gave birth to twin cubs.
