Gao Gao

Throughout the journey, Gaogao was accompanied by research staff and many panda foods, including bamboo and steamed bread.

After arriving at the San Diego Zoo, Gaogao underwent a 30-day quarantine time to ensure his health and then met the public.

[7][8] In October 2018, Gaogao finished his stay in the United States and returned to China at the age of 28, which is equivalent to 98 years in human life.

[9] To protect his safety, the San Diego Zoo did not disclose the specific departure time and transportation mode.

The experts at the center conducted a physical examination and designed a personalized plan to ensure Gaogao’s well-being.

On May 6, 2014, Gaogao received a one-hour surgery at the San Diego Zoo to have his right testicle removed due to a tumor.

[15] Meisheng is Gaogao and Baiyun's first child and the first male giant panda born in the United States through natural mating.

From 2003 to 2012, Gaogao and Baiyun produced five babies by natural mating, a prioritized way other than artificial insemination since the latter needs two steps, during both of which two pandas need to be sedated.