Xiang Zhu (香竹/Xiangzhu) is a panda who truly lives up to her name – her love for bamboo crunches loudly with every bite, earning her the playful nickname “Little Fragrant Pig.” This charming little foodie is the youngest in her group, but don’t let that fool you – she holds her own in the “Panda Supergroup,” a dazzling ensemble of pandas that captured hearts at the Yangzhou World Horticultural Expo. With her big appetite and even bigger personality, Xiang Zhu is impossible to resist!
Basic Information
- Name: Xiang Zhu (香竹)
- Meaning of the Name: The Fragrant Bamboo
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: August 6, 2018
- Place of Birth: Wolong Shenshuping Base, China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center
- Lineage Number: 1149
- Mother: Zhi Chun (知春)
- Siblings: Ai Lian (爱莲), Tao Su (桃苏), Yuan Fu (缘福)
Life Experience of Panda Xiang Zhu
Birth: Xiang Zhu was born on August 6, 2018, at the Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center.
Move to Yangzhou: On April 8, 2021, she was relocated to the Yangzhou Zao Ni Wan Panda Pavilion to participate in the Yangzhou World Horticultural Expo.
Life in Yangzhou: During this exhibition, she joined a delightful group of five female pandas, including Qing Qing (晴晴), Chun Qiao (春俏), Pang Niu (胖妞), Jiu Jiu (玖玖), and Nian Nian (念念), collectively known as the “Panda Supergroup.” This charming ensemble attracted numerous visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the adorable pandas.
Little Foodie: Xiang Zhu is the youngest of the six giant pandas in Yangzhou, but she has a big appetite. She munches on bamboo with a loud, crisp crunch, making it seem like she’s really enjoying her food. Her nickname is “Little Fragrant Pig” (Xiao Xiang Zhu), which sounds the same as her name in Chinese.
