Giant Panda: A Symbol of Conservation

The giant panda, with its iconic black-and-white fur, is a global symbol of wildlife conservation. Native to the bamboo forests of China, pandas spend most of their day eating, consuming up to 40 kilograms of bamboo daily. In the zoo, pandas live in specially designed enclosures with a constant supply of fresh bamboo and climbing structures. Visitors are enchanted by their playful antics, from rolling around to climbing trees. Keeper talks educate visitors about the challenges pandas face in the wild, such as habitat loss, and the zoo’s role in international breeding programs that have helped increase their population.