Australia receives in those days, two Giant Panda. The two were on 27th November picked up in person by a small team of the zoo.Two Chinese treasures moving down under Adelaide Zoo has been entrusted with the care of two Giant Pandas, Wang Wang and Funi. They are the only Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere and the first to live permanently in Australia. Wang Wang and Funi will go on display for the Australian public on Sunday December the 13th 2009!

Wang Wang (male, born 31/08/05) was born at the Wolong Giant Panda Research Centre. His dad is Lin Lin and his mum was Mao Mao. He is a very laid-back and placid boy. Like all Giant Pandas, he loves to snooze and the only thing that can rouse him is a fresh stalk of bamboo. Wang Wang’s name means Net Net.

Funi (female, born 23/08/06) was also born at the Wolong Giant Panda Research Centre. Her dad is Lulu and her mum is Long Xin, and she has a twin brother called Fuwa. Funi is much more nimble than Wang Wang. In fact, she is actually quite elegant (for a Giant Panda!) and is also a bit of a princess. She is extremely active and playful and often makes excited mewing vocalisations at feeding time. She is also very intelligent and curious and loves to explore her environment, she especially enjoys climbing trees and splashing in water. Funi’s name means Lucky Girl.

More information of the Australian Giant Pandas you will find on the Website of Adelaide Zoos.