Shanghai Wild Animal Park Welcomes New Animal Cubs Ahead of May Day Holiday

As the May Day holiday approaches, Shanghai Wild Animal Park has ushered in several new animal cubs, adding a touch of cuteness to the upcoming holiday. Giant panda Qianzhen, who came to Shanghai from Sichuan, made her public debut for the first time, while a nearly 4-month-old Asian elephant calf, born earlier this year, was also put on display simultaneously, attracting widespread attention from visitors.

On April 26, in the Giant Panda House of Shanghai Wild Animal Park, Qianzhen, the giant panda from Sichuan, showcased her unique skill of standing up to take food to the visitors. CCTV News reports that Qianzhen was born in Sichuan on July 26, 2020, and arrived in Shanghai in February 2026. After receiving desensitization training, she made her first public appearance, becoming the focus of visitors’ cameras.

Known as a stunning "big beauty bear", Qianzhen has a round and fluffy face, long eyelashes, and a pair of iconic "bird-shaped" eye circles that make her particularly lovely. Phoenix News states that Qianzhen is the daughter of giant panda Qianqian, the sister of Qianjin, and the aunt of Qianran and Qianyi, two twin giant pandas.

To provide a better living environment for Qianzhen and other giant pandas, the Giant Panda House of Shanghai Wild Animal Park has been fully upgraded. Giant panda Qianjin, along with her twin cubs Qianran and Qianyi, can be seen playing and interacting freely in the outdoor venue. A new immersive giant panda science popularization experience hall has also been opened, with a dynamic image projection room offering visitors an in-depth understanding of giant pandas through short videos, realizing a dual experience of "viewing + science popularization".

Also making their first public appearance together are Asian elephant Gran and her calf. The male calf was born on January 6, 2026, and is about to turn 4 months old. He is lively and active, often following his mother Gran and elder sister Xiaomei to learn foraging skills.

According to the breeders of Shanghai Wild Animal Park, the calf is in good health, with a current weight of about 170 kilograms. "The calf adapts well to the environment and has a strong appetite. We monitor his physical condition closely every day to ensure he grows up healthily," said Zhang Li, a senior breeder at the park.

The arrival of these new animal cubs has brought more vitality to Shanghai Wild Animal Park. As the May Day holiday approaches, the park has made full preparations to receive visitors, arranging professional breeders to guide visitors to watch the animals in a scientific and civilized manner, while popularizing animal protection knowledge to enhance public awareness of wildlife conservation.

Many visitors who came to the park expressed their excitement at seeing the new cubs. "Qianzhen is so cute with her round face and long eyelashes, and the little elephant is very lively. It’s a wonderful experience to watch them up close," said a visitor from Hangzhou surnamed Wang.