New pandas on the block Yi Lan and Xing Qiu will need to have their Christmas stockings ready, as they’re expected to call Adelaide Zoo home just before the holiday. The black and white duo will ...

Yi Lan climbs a tree at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia, on May 16. The female giant panda is known for her playful nature. XIN XIN/CHINA DAILY For Australian photographer Leighton Cassebohm ...

As temperatures hit 29C on Tuesday, new giant pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan received a warm welcome as they made their public debut during an official welcome ceremony at Adelaide Zoo’s Bamboo Forest.

Yi Lan's name translates to "idly blissful", while Xing Qiu translates to "autumn star". Adelaide Zoo has entered into a 10-year agreement to loan the young pair for about $1.5 million a year.

Chinese pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan unexpected winners from Jim Chalmers’ 2025-26 federal budget. The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by ...

Chinese pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan unexpected winners from Jim Chalmers’ 2025-26 federal budget. The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by ...

In short: Male panda Xing Qiu and female panda Yi Lan — both three years old — will travel from China to the Adelaide Zoo later this year. The new panda pair will replace the beloved duo, Wang ...

Xing Qiu and Yi Lan were unveiled as Adelaide's new pandas in August. (ABC News: Olivia Mason) Adelaide Zoo has entered into a 10-year agreement to loan the young pair for about $1.5 million a year.

As temperatures hit 29C on Tuesday, new giant pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan received a warm welcome as they made their public debut during an official welcome ceremony at Adelaide Zoo’s Bamboo Forest.