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.

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 ...

Four-year-old giant panda Xing Qiu and three-year-old Yi Lan have arrived in Adelaide, where the temperature is tipped to reach 40C, after an 11-hour flight. SA's deputy premier Susan Close has ...

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 ...

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.

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.

The wait is finally over – Adelaide Zoo’s two un-bear-ably cute new residents have officially made their public debut. As temperatures hit 29C on Tuesday, new giant pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan ...