In Kung Fu Panda, what is the name of Po’s adoptive father?

Po’s adoptive father in Kung Fu Panda is Mr. Ping.

Mr. Ping is a goose who runs a noodle restaurant in the Valley of Peace. James Hong voices him in the English-language films. He raised Po as his son after finding him in a crate of radishes, and he hopes Po will eventually inherit the family business.

Mr. Ping’s noodle shop provides much of Po’s early home life. Their relationship is affectionate, though Po’s discovery that he is destined for kung fu creates a new direction for the family. Mr. Ping later supports Po while also learning more about Po’s origins.

The name is sometimes confused with the character’s occupation or species. He is not a panda and is not Po’s biological father. Later films introduce Li Shan, Po’s biological father, and explore how Po’s adoptive and biological families become part of his life.