“"Happiness and Joy" is the meaning of panda Le Le's name. He was born on August 8, 2005, at the Wolong Walnut Flat Wildlife Training Base in China. The giant panda, Le Le (乐乐), has won the hearts of millions around the world. On April 27, 2007, Le Le and his female companion, Ying Ying (盈盈), were donated to Hong Kong Ocean Park by the State Forestry Administration of China. This was to mark the tenth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. This symbolic gesture conveyed a message of friendship and unity between Hong Kong and China.
“"Happiness and Joy" of the panda Le Le: personal details
- Name : Le Le (乐乐)
- Meaning of the name: Happiness and joy
- Type : Male
- Lineage number : 606
- Date of birth : August 8, 2005
- Place of birth : Wolong Walnut Flat Wild Training Base, China
- Father : Ling Ling (灵灵)
- Mother : Hai Zi (海子)
- Brothers: Xiang Lin (香林), Tu Tu (酉酉), Xin Xin (鑫鑫), Ding Ding (丁丁), Xiang Ge (香格)
The choice of the name
The name "Le Le" was chosen through a public competition involving Hong Kong residents. The event highlighted the emotional bond between the residents and the park's two new residents. Le Le and Ying Ying made their official public debut on July 1, 2007, quickly becoming ambassadors for giant panda conservation and beloved attractions in the park. In March 2024, Le Le added an important chapter to his life by becoming a father for the first time. Ying Ying gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, at 2:05 and 3:27 a.m., respectively, on August 15.
This birth was considered a rare and precious achievement, given the difficulty of breeding giant pandas, especially in captivity, and a source of great joy for the Ocean Park and its visitors. Experts emphasized the exceptional nature of this event, which is also the result of the unwavering commitment of the veterinary team and specialists from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, who have supported the pair for years. The birth of the twins is a tangible sign of the success of conservation programs aimed at protecting a vulnerable species, while Le Le continues to embody the role of a symbol of happiness, friendship, and commitment to the protection of the giant panda, beloved in Hong Kong and beyond.