Visitors at the Memphis Zoo said goodbye Saturday to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to China.
Highlighted by Chinese cultural performances, the sendoff marked the end of a 20-year loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens that landed Ya Ya in Memphis. About 500 people attended the event, which featured a demonstration by the Tennessee Happy Kung Fu School.
Ya Ya was born August 3, 2000 in Beijing. She was joined in Memphis under the loan agreement by Le Le, a male panda who was born July 18, 1998 and died in February ahead of the pair’s planned return to China. Ya Ya will likely head back to China at the end of month, according to zoo spokesperson Rebecca Winchester.
Memphis Zoo invites the community to wish Ya Ya safe travels and celebrate our 20-year partnership with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens. Join us at the CHINA exhibit from 10AM-2PM on Sat, April 8th, to enjoy cultural performances, sign goodbye letters, and more!
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