On the evening of April 29, local time, the giant pandas "Jin Xi" and "Zhu Yu" arrived at Barajas International Airport in Madrid, Spain by special plane, and then were transferred to Madrid Zoo to start a 10-year sojourn life. In order to welcome "Jinxi" and "Dogwood", the panda pavilion of Madrid Zoo has been fully prepared.
In order to create a more comfortable living environment for the giant pandas, the Madrid Zoo has carried out safety inspections and upgrades of all the facilities and equipment of the panda venue.
Currently, "Jinxi" and "Dogwood" are undergoing quarantine in their new home and are in contact with new breeders. Chinese experts will stay for about three months to accompany the two giant pandas through the quarantine period and complete stress adaptation and behavior training.
Yang Kuixing, Chinese giant panda breeding expert: These two pandas were born in 2020, so they are close to 4 years old, and they are also very healthy, and their body shape and other aspects of development are very good, so we chose these two pandas to come.
In order to further promote international cooperation in giant panda conservation and promote the conservation of endangered species and biodiversity between China and Spain, the two sides signed a cooperation agreement in 2007. During the cooperation period, a total of 6 giant pandas were bred. The family of five giant pandas "Hua Zuiba", who previously lived at the Madrid Zoo, have returned to China. As an important link between the Chinese and Spanish peoples, the giant panda has always been loved by the local people.
Maria, Director of the Giant Panda Pavilion at Madrid Zoo: We felt a little sad to see off the five giant pandas living in Madrid. We've been with them for a long time, so it's a big deal for us. But we are very happy now and looking forward to welcoming the new pair of giant pandas. It's also a new beginning for us.
(Source: CCTV News Client)