Twin Pandas Xiao Xiao & Lei Lei to Leave Ueno Zoo
Twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei will make their final appearance at Ueno Zoo on Jan 25 before flying back to China on Jan 27, marking a touching chapter in panda diplomacy.
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Japan’s ‘Zero-Panda’ Era: What’s Next for Ueno Zoo?
Ueno Zoo’s last pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, head back to the Chinese mainland in Feb 2026, signaling a ‘zero-panda era’ amid political tensions over loan deals.