For an animal on the verge of extinction, pandas have never been more popular than they are in zoos. And one panda taking Japan by storm is baby cub Xiang Xiang. Born to mother Shin Shin and father Li Li in June 2017, Xiang Xiang is Ueno Zoo’s symbol of adorableness (or as the Japanese…

If you’ve been to the Ueno Zoological Gardens or Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, you are probably familiar with Shin Shin, the giant panda who attracts crowds owing to her sweet nature. Shin Shin arrived at the zoo with a pair named Li Li in 2011. They love spending their time together by dozing, eating bamboo,…

Ueno Zoo Ueno Zoo is the first and hence the most ancient among the Zoological gardens of Japan. There are more than 500 species of birds and animals in this zoo. Author’s photo The main attraction of this zoo is the Pandas gifted from China. We could hear the sounds of various animals and birds…