On November 25, 2025, the giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi concluded their 13-year stay in France and returned to China. Their return was prompted by health considerations and the need for specialized care in their later years.
The table below summarizes the key information about their return:
Aspect Details
Date of Departure November 25, 2025 (from France)
Date of Arrival November 26, 2025 (in Chengdu, China)
Current Location Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Sichuan Province
Reason for Return Advanced age and specialized care needs; Huan Huan diagnosed with kidney failure
Travel Details 12-hour chartered flight from Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport in custom-designed transport boxes
? The Pandas' Stay in France and Legacy
Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, both 17 years old, arrived at the Beauval Zoo in France in January 2012 as part of China's "panda diplomacy". During their time there, they became star attractions and contributed significantly to panda conservation.
Panda Family: Huan Huan gave birth to three cubs in France. The first, Yuan Meng, was born in 2017 and was the first panda ever born in the country. He was sent to China in 2023. In 2021, Huan Huan gave birth to female twins, Huanlili and Yuandudu, whose names incorporate cultural elements from both China and France.
Future of the Cubs: The twin cubs will remain at the Beauval Zoo for the time being. The current cooperation agreement between the zoo and China is set to last until January 2027.
?? Return to China and Next Steps
The decision to return Huan Huan and Yuan Zi was made jointly by French and Chinese veterinary teams to ensure the pandas could travel safely while their health condition still allowed it.
Quarantine in Chengdu: Upon their arrival in Chengdu, the pandas were transferred to a quarantine facility at the Chengdu Research Base. They will undergo at least one month of quarantine and medical observation.
Public Role: Even in retirement, the couple will continue to play a role in conservation by helping to raise awareness for the species among visitors in Chengdu.
Hopefully, this overview provides you with a clear picture of Huan Huan and Yuan Zi's return. Would you like to know more about the Chengdu Research Base or the conservation status of giant pandas?
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