Footage of He Hua and He Ye, China's beloved twin panda sisters, joyfully sliding down a specially designed slide at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has captured hearts worldwide.
The video released on January 11 captures the joy and playfulness of the twin panda sisters as they slide and frolic on a specially designed slide created by their keepers at the Chengdu Research Base's No. 6 Giant Panda Villa.
He Hua, the more adventurous of the twin panda sisters, is captured sliding down the slope on her belly, while her younger sister He Ye lounges nearby on a rack, looking relaxed. Meanwhile, another clip shows He Ye taking a more leisurely approach, gliding sideways down the slide while grasping a nearby tree, creating a heartwarming moment.
The slide is part of a larger enrichment program aimed at fostering natural behaviors, preventing repetitive actions, and meeting the pandas' physiological and psychological needs.
Born on July 4, 2020, to mother Cheng Gong and father Mei Lan, He Hua and He Ye have quickly become international icons.
He Hua, the older sister, is famous for her "rice ball" shape when she sits and her calm, gentle nature, particularly when she shares bamboo with her companions. With over 880,000 followers on Weibo, China's leading social platform, He Hua has also won fans worldwide, with one of her YouTube videos amassing over 748,000 views.
He Ye, the younger sister, is known for her energetic spirit and athleticism, earning her a global following of devoted panda enthusiasts.
Located in Sichuan Province, southwest China, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a globally recognized institution dedicated to the conservation of giant pandas, red pandas, and other endangered species native to China.
The base has become a major tourist destination, celebrated for its breeding programs, educational outreach, and efforts to protect these iconic animals.
Twin panda sisters in Chengdu bring smiles worldwide with slide adventure
