{"id":2945,"date":"2025-11-06T11:02:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciaopanda.it\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:09:01","slug":"panda-meng-meng-diva-cinema-zoo-pechino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciaopanda.it\/en\/panda-meng-meng-diva-cinema-zoo-pechino\/","title":{"rendered":"Meng Meng: The Queen of Cinema at the Beijing Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Giant panda Meng Meng, Queen of Movies, was born on September 13, 2006, at the Walnut Hill Wild Training Base of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center. Meng Meng (\u840c\u840c) perfectly embodies the grace and charm that make pandas one of the world's most beloved species. With her round face, plump cheeks, and lively personality, this female giant panda has become a true celebrity at the Beijing Zoo, where she is affectionately known as "Er Pang" (Little Fatty) and dubbed by the media as "the Movie Queen of the Beijing Zoo.".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giant Panda Meng Meng, Queen of Cinema: From the Sichuan Mountains to the Heart of Beijing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raised in a center dedicated to the training and rehabilitation of wild pandas, Meng Meng displayed a curious and sociable temperament from an early age. She arrived at the Beijing Zoo in December 2007, adapting easily to her new environment and immediately winning over visitors with her sweetness and amusing behavior. Her appearance\u2014white fur, full face, and graceful movements\u2014 made him one of the most recognizable faces of the park.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A star of the big and small screen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meng Meng is not only one of the zoo's most visited attractions, but also a protagonist of documentaries and films about giant pandas. She has appeared in works such as "Panda Ambassadors' Visit" and the film "Call for Love 2," gaining popularity beyond zoos and Chinese media. Her images, frequently shared on social media, attract millions of views and establish her as an icon of giant panda conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viral moments and sweet everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, a snapshot of her tenderly gazing at an elderly woman moved the internet, a symbol of empathy between humans and animals. Alongside her fame, however, lies a tender daily life: Meng Meng shares a special bond with her keepers, who care for her with loving gestures. During the winter, "Nanny Xu" gives her real baskets of snow to play with, while "Nanny Huang" offers her relaxing massages while she eats bamboo, creating a climate of trust and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His most curious habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In November 2023, Meng Meng discovered a new and irresistible passion: sliding on the grass. Sitting on a small slope with her pink toy basket between her paws, she hurtles down with the exhilarated expression of a child in a park. However, Meng Meng's sensitivity can also translate into stress: in the past, loud noises from visitors have frightened her to the point of provoking strong emotional reactions, an incident that led the zoo to increase acoustic protection measures for the pandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mother and a star<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meng Meng is also a loving and proud mother. She has given birth to several famous panda cubs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n