On July 7, 2023, the sisters of Fu Bao, Hui Bao and Rui Bao. The first giant panda twins born naturally in South Korea, at Everland Park in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Daughters of Ai Bao e Le Bao, A pair of giant pandas who arrived from China in 2016, these two cubs represent a precious symbol of international conservation and friendship.
Panda twins Hui Bao and Rui Bao: meaningful names and a historic birth
Through a public competition with over 700,000 votes, the twins were named Rui Bao, meaning "wise treasure," and Huibao, "shining treasure." The names reflect the hope that the two pandas will grow up strong, wise, and radiant, just like their names. Rui Bao was born weighing 180 grams, while Huibao weighed 140 grams—a fragile but promising start for two symbols of hope.
Growth and independence from maternal care
In soli due anni, le due gemelle Hui Bao e Rui Bao, hanno raggiunto circa 70 kg di peso, una crescita di oltre 400 volte rispetto al peso alla nascita. Nel luglio 2025, Everland ha celebrato il secondo compleanno delle gemelle con eventi pubblici che hanno coinvolto fan e appassionati di panda gigante. A partire da agosto 2025, Rui Bao e Huibao hanno iniziato il loro percorso verso l’indipendenza dalla madre Ai Bao, segnando una tappa fondamentale nella loro vita. Secondo le ultime indiscrezioni, sembrerebbe che entro l’inverno 2026, Rui e Hui potrebbero già tornare in Cina. Oggi, è arrivata la conferma. Rui Bao e Hui Bao torneranno a casa a dicembre 2026.
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Symbols of international friendship and conservation
The panda twins represent not only the success of natural breeding in captivity, but also a testament to the collaboration between China and South Korea in the protection of endangered species. Ai Bao and Le Bao were loaned by China to Everland for 15 years as a gesture of friendship and scientific cooperation.
Media performance and online presence
The daily evolution of Rui Bao and Huibao is documented with videos and official updates from Everland, which carefully monitors their growth and well-being. This has helped consolidate their global fame, making them among the world's most beloved pandas and positioning Everland as a center of excellence for giant panda conservation.