Panda Chong Chong: Adopted by Weilong

Panda Zhong Zhong

If you’re looking for a panda with a bit of mischief in his heart, Chong Chong (重重/Chongchong) might just steal your attention. While not as powerful as his twin brother, Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong has a knack for stirring up trouble – provoking his fellow pandas, then stepping back to enjoy the chaos from a safe distance. But, like all playful spirits, his antics sometimes come back to haunt him when the others team up to teach him a lesson!

Basic Information

Intriguing Details of Panda Chong Chong

A Provoker: Compared to his brother Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong is much less powerful in terms of strength. However, he often enjoys provoking others – sometimes it’s Shuang Shuang, and other times it’s Xi Xi or Qing Qing. He watches from a safe distance, enjoying the show after starting a fight. Of course, he’s not always so lucky. Sometimes, after the other three pandas realize who the troublemaker is, they all team up to teach Chong Chong a lesson.

Life Experience of Panda Chong Chong

Naming Origin: The names Chong Chong and his twin brother Shuang Shuang were derived from a global naming campaign. On June 23, 2019, pandas Lan Xiang and Mang Zai (莽仔) both gave birth to twins, marking the first time in 60 years of panda breeding history at Chongqing Zoo that this occurred. To celebrate this joyous occasion, the zoo initiated a global naming activity coinciding with the pandas’ first month of life. After careful consideration, including online voting and expert opinions, the names “Chong Chong” and “Shuang Shuang” were officially selected.

Entertainment: In April 2023, during the May Day holiday, the four panda cubs, including Chong Chong, participated in playful activities. From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, the pandas entertained visitors by engaging in delightful antics such as “brewing tea” and “playing mahjong,” showcasing their playful and social nature.

Adoption: On September 5, 2023, a well-known food brand, Weilong, announced the lifelong adoption of the twin pandas Chong Chong and Shuang Shuang, bestowing upon them the nicknames “Ba Xiao Bao” and “Dao Xiao Bei,” respectively.

Birthday Celebration: In June 2024, the four pandas celebrated their fifth birthday together, with their caregivers preparing a special birthday hot pot for them.

Gallery of Panda Chong Chong