Can you still hug pandas?
Can you still hug pandas? IMPORTANT NEWS: Currently Panda Hug is suspended in all panda bases due to Covid-19 risk. Panda volunteering is reopen to foreigners, but only expats can join. To avoid crowds, we recommend Dujiangyan Panda Base or Wolong Panda Base for better experience. Find a panda tour here.
Do zoos rent pandas?
American zoos do not actually own the pandas that we enjoy going to visit. China rents pandas out to the tune of $1 million a year. Zoos typically sign a 10-year contract, which means that at the end of that contract, a zoo will have spent $10 million renting one panda. And any cubs that are born while at the zoo?
How much does it cost to cuddle a panda?
It costs about $350 to cuddle a baby panda for about 60 seconds. It is worth every penny. There is literally no other place where you can wrap your arm around the cutest creature in the world and get the best profile picture of all time. The money also helps Panda conservation efforts.