Shi Shi
("Rock")
Shi Shi was born in the wild in China's Sichuan Province. In March 1992, he was critically wounded, probably from a fight with another male panda. He was rescued and taken to the Wolong Giant Panda Research Center. Because of his injuries, he was not able to be returned to the wild. Shi Shi came to the San Diego Zoo as part of a research loan. He provided us the opportunity to learn about caring for an older panda. Shi Shi fathered Hua Mei through artificial insemination. He returned to China where he lived out his final years at the Guangzhou Zoo. Shi Shi will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Male
Giant Panda
Born: estimated 1970s, in wild in China's Sichuan Province
Arrived at San Diego Zoo: September 1996
Returned to China: January 2003
Died: July 5, 2008