Zoo Madrid

In 1770, King Charles III founded the Royal Menagerie in Retiro Park. It is the second oldest zoo in the world.

In 1972, the animals of Zoo Madrid were relocated to new modern facilities and natural habitats at the large park Casa de Campo.
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Giant Pandas in Madrid

Zoo Madrid has 4 giant pandas:
Bing Xing, Hua Zuiba, Po & De De

Bing Xing & Hua Zuiba came to Madrid on September 8, 2007 as a goodwill gesture by the Chinese government to the Spanish King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia to China. Twins Po & De De were born on September 7, 2010. [read more]

Panda Exhibit

The giant panda exhibit was opened in December 1978, when Shao Shao & Chang Chang came to Madrid.

Adaptations and improvements were made for the arrival of Bing Xing & Hua Zuiba in 2007. Queen Doña Sofía opened the remodified exhibit on September 19, 2007. [read more]

Visit Zoo Madrid

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Casa de Campo, s/n
28011 Madrid
España

Opening Hours / Admission / Online Tickets
Zoo Map / Transportation / Zoo Info

Panda History

Shao Shao (female) lived at Zoo Madrid from December 24, 1978 until October 23, 1983.

Chang Chang (male) lived at Zoo Madrid from December 24, 1978 until October 13, 1995.

Chu Lin (male) lived at Zoo Madrid from September 4, 1982 until April 29, 1996.
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Links

Official website: www.zoomadrid.com


La Canción Del Panda: Song about Chu Lin

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