Is YaYa panda still alive?


Is YaYa panda still alive? Hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined us and Panda Voices in calling on the Memphis Zoo to send its neglected giant pandas Yaya and LeLe back to China, and while LeLe tragically passed away before getting the chance, we're thrilled to report that YaYa is now thriving in her homeland.


How much does the US pay China for pandas?

China began to offer pandas to other nations only on ten-year lease. The standard lease terms include a fee of up to US$1 million per year and a provision that any cubs born during the lease period be the property of the People's Republic of China.


Is Yaya the panda a boy or girl?

Ya Ya, a female panda, was born in the Beijing Zoo in August 2000. In April 2003, as part of a cooperation program on the protection and research of giant pandas between China and the US, Ya Ya and Le Le, a male panda from the Shanghai Zoo, flew to Memphis.


How old was the panda that died?

The anatomical exam by the team of Memphis Zoo and Chinese experts does indicate that it was heart disease, but our experts will be able to speak more to that once the final report is in hand.” Le Le was born July 18, 1998, and was 25 years old at the time of his passing. He came to Memphis Zoo in 2003.


Where is Yaya panda now?

The Beijing Zoo has prepared a special breeding facility for Ya Ya, formulated specific plans for her feeding, nursing, medical care and nutrition, and arranged a team to continue to take care of her. Ya Ya has reached the age of 23 and needs rest while adapting to a new environment after returning to Beijing.


How old is Yaya the panda?

Giant panda Ya Ya celebrates 23rd birthday at Beijing Zoo - YouTube.