Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) has officially introduced Rio, the first giant panda cub born in the country, to the public in Bogor, south of Jakarta.
According to a TSI statement, the debut on Saturday follows a comprehensive evaluation by TSI’s Life Science and Veterinary teams, in collaboration with experts from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
The teams confirmed that Rio has reached all necessary physical and behavioral milestones.
Born on Nov 27, 2025, weighing just 200g, Rio has developed into a healthy 11kg male at 184 days old.
“He is now able to walk independently, interact actively with his mother, Hu Chun, and has begun consuming bamboo shoots as part of a carefully-managed nutritional transition under continuous professional supervision,” the statement said.
To ensure his well-being, TSI is managing Rio’s public appearances through gradual, controlled time frames in line with international animal welfare standards.
As the only giant panda cub born outside China in the last three years, “his birth represents a significant contribution to international conservation collaboration while further strengthening Indonesia’s role within the global giant panda conservation network,” the statement said. — Xinhua
