Overview

• Sedema has declared Xin Xin in her final life stage at age 35, exceeding typical giant panda lifespans of 20 to 25 years.
• The Lotería Nacional released 2.4 million commemorative tickets featuring Xin Xin for its Sorteo Superior 2853 draw on July 25.
• Jefa de Gobierno Clara Brugada publicly requested Ambassador Chen Daojiang to extend the panda loan program beyond Xin Xin’s tenure.
• Chapultepec Wildlife Conservation Center has provided specialized veterinary and biological care that contributed to Xin Xin becoming one of the longest-living pandas in captivity.
• High leasing fees of up to $1 million per panda pair over ten years have stalled negotiations, leaving no confirmed plan for a successor.