Sisterhood with Jinan Zoo, Shandong Province

Start of animal exchange with Jinan Zoo
In 5 years from 1988-1993
Inbound: 18 animals of 4 species
Outbound: 13 animals of 6 species

From Chengdu Zoo, Sichuan Province
Two pandas, "Chenchen" and "Qingqing", visited the zoo
"Sea and Land Panda Exhibition" held (3 months)

Two Kinshikous from Jinan Zoo visited the zoo.

Together with China Zoo Association and Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base
The world's first "Giant Panda Long-Term International Giant Panda Conservation Joint Project" was launched.
Two pandas, Yongming (male) and Rongbin (female), arrived at the zoo.

Construction of Panda Land (now Breeding Center) completed

To Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Training to acquire artificial insemination techniques (duration: 1 week)

Rohin" goes to sleep.

Ume-ume" (female) arrived in Japan

One "Ume Ume" (female) was born, the first baby born in Japan in 12 years.
(Artificial insemination was conducted before coming to the park.)
The baby's name was decided: "Rahama"
Godparents: Seibei Manabe, then mayor of Shirahama Town.

One male "Mei Mei" born
First December birth in the world
Baby's name decided "Yuhama"
Godparents: Mr. Liu Shanghua, then president of the China Zoological Society

Successful crossbreeding between "Yongming" and "Ume Ume

Two "Ume-ume" (male and female) are born
First natural mating in Japan
First successful raising of a pair by a mother in captivity
"Ume-ume" is awarded "Distinguished Animal" by the Japan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The names of the two babies have been decided:
"Takahama" (male) and "Akihama" (male)
Godparents: Mr. Takamasa Ikeda, then Chairman of the Japan Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Giant Panda Breeding by Natural Breeding
Breeding Award from the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Xiongbin" leaves for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for future breeding.

Birth of one "Plum Plum" (male)
First birth in an open maternity room
Watching a baby being raised

Baby's name decided (from the general public) "Sachihama" (male)

Successful crossbreeding between "Yongming" and "Ume Ume

Two "Ume-ume" births (female and male)

Baby Futago's names decided (from public)
"Aihama" (female), "Meihama" (male)

Long Bin and Qiu Bin leave for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for future breeding.

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

Ryahama" 2 births (female and male)
Japan's first Japanese-born panda gives birth in Japan.

Ume Ume" passed away

Baby Futago's names decided (from public)
"Umehama" (female), "Nagahama" (male)

Training at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to acquire treatment, training techniques, and health management of old pandas (duration: 1 month)

Xiaoban" leaves for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for future breeding.

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

Two "Rahama" births (male and female)

Baby Futago's names decided (from public)
"Kaihama" (male), "Yohama" (female)

Eimei," "Umeume," and "Rahama" received the title of "Wakayama Knight" of the Order of Merit of Wakayama Prefecture.

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

One "Rahama" birth (female)

Baby name selected (from public)
"Yuuhama" (female)

Ai Bin and Ming Bin leave for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for future breeding.

Meibin and Yongbin leave for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for future breeding.

Completed construction of PANDA LOVE, a rare animal breeding center

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

Two "Rahama" births (female and female)

Baby Futago's names decided (from public)
"Sakurahama" (female), "Momohama" (female)

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

One "Rahama" birth (female)

Baby name selected (from public)
"Yuhama" (female)

NHK Special "Miracle of the Panda Family: 1000 Days of Complete Adherence" broadcast

For promoting a joint project to protect giant pandas through the Breeding Loan Program,
Received the Koga Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Haibin, Yangbin, and Yubin leave for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base for future breeding.

Eimei" won the "Grand Prix" at the 10th Japan Animal Awards

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

Giant Panda Breeding Team Receives Wakayama Governor's Commendation
Award for Merit in the Community Revitalization Category

One "Rahama" birth (female)

Baby name selected (from public)
"Saihama" (female)

Received "Special Prize" of Kansai Vigorous Cultural Bloc Award

Giant Panda Conservation Joint Project Symposium held for the first time

Delegation of Chinese Foreign Ministry mid-level officials "Japan-China International Solidarity Project for Tree Planting and Tree-Planting"
"Cherry Blossom" and "Peach Blossom" Tree Planting

To Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base in China
for health management of old individuals and
for baby pandas to acquire total care training (duration: 3 months)

NHK Family History "Panda Saaihin: The Roots of the Shirahama Panda Family in Wakayama" broadcast

Successful breeding of "Eimei" and "Rahama

One "Rahama" birth (female)

The town of Shirahama presented certificates of appreciation to "Eimei" and "Rahama" in recognition of their achievements in the tourism industry.
Eimei" and "Rahama" were presented with certificates of appreciation.

Baby name selected (from public)
"Maple Beach" (female)

Wakayama Prefecture and China's Sichuan Province Sign Panda Friendship City

Yongming" was appointed as "China-Japan Friendship Special Envoy" by Consulate-General of China in Osaka.

Yongming, Sakurabama, and Taobing leave for the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

Giant Panda Conservation Joint Project Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Agreement signed with iPANDA (China Central Television's online media platform)

Eimei" Eternal rest

Liangbin, Yubin, Saihang, and Fengbin leave for the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base.