Mei Xiang (Chinese 美香 Měi Xiāng [mèiɕjɑ́ŋ] "beautiful fragrance") is a female giant panda who lived at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. Mei Xiang has given birth to seven cubs, all at the National Zoo and fathered by Tian Tian. Four of her cubs have survived to adulthood.

Aug 28, 2013 · Panda keeper Juan Rodriguez opens up about Mei Xiang’s first days with her new cub, as well as a recent trip to a partner panda facility in China

Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) and Tian Tian (tee-YEN tee-YEN) have resided at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park since Dec. 6, 2000. They are the second pair of pandas to live at the Zoo.

Mei Xiang (Chinese 美香 Měi Xiāng "beautiful fragrance") is a female giant panda who lives at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. Mei Xiang was born on July 22, 1998, at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong, Sichuan Province; she …

Mar 1, 2025 · From the moment she arrived in the U.S. in 2000, Mei Xiang’s story became a symbol of international friendship, motherhood, and the profound bond between humans and pandas. Through her six cubs and her enduring charm, Mei Xiang left a lasting legacy – one that continues to unfold now that she’s back in her homeland. Basic Information

Oct 15, 2024 · Then 22, Mei Xiang was the second-oldest giant panda in the world documented to give birth. The panda program has always served as a gesture of friendship and a sort of soft diplomacy...

Sep 22, 2023 · When giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in December 2000, they surprised keepers with their seemingly...

Jul 22, 2023 · Mei Xiang celebrated her 25th birthday in style on Saturday, with a blue “fruitsicle cake.” It’s a bittersweet occasion for panda fans: The bears are set to leave the National Zoo this...

Nov 8, 2023 · With the departure of Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji for China, the only pandas remaining in the U.S. will be in Zoo Atlanta, whose contract expires at the end of 2024.

Mei Xiang, whose name means “beautiful fragrance,” will turn 13 on July 22 and Tian Tian, whose name means “more and more,” will turn 14 on Aug. 27. Photo by Tami Heilemann-DOI.