Red Panda Volunteer Experience

Chengdu, China
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is the opportunity to go beyond simply seeing red pandas. You’ll step into their living area, help clean their enclosures, prepare their food, feed them under the guidance of a professional keeper, and observe them up close. This hands-on experience combines animal care, education, and meaningful interaction, making it a memorable experience for animal lovers and families.

What's included

  • Luch at panda base
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Red Panda Volunteer
  • Private air-conditioned car
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • personal expense

What to expect

  1. Dujiangyan Panda Base
    3h · Admission ticket included
    9:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
    Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel and travel to the Red Panda Base.

    10:30 AM – Red Panda Volunteer Experience
    After arrival, complete the required disinfection and preparation, then begin your hands-on experience:

    Become a Red Panda Keeper – Enter the living area and help clean the enclosures.
    Prepare Their Food – Peel bamboo shoots and prepare fresh bamboo leaves.
    Explore Their Habitat – Discover an area designed to recreate their natural environment.
    Feed & Photograph Red Pandas – Under the guidance of a professional keeper, feed the red pandas and take memorable photos.
    Red Panda-Themed Lunch & Movie – Enjoy a themed meal and an educational film.
    Red Panda Meet & Greet – Enjoy about 10 minutes of close-up observation.
    Volunteer Certificate – Receive a special certificate to remember your experience.

    A unique opportunity to get closer to red pandas, learn about their daily lives, and support wildlife conservation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please kindly provide us with your hotel address. We will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. The guide will be holding a sign with your name for easy identification. Thank you.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please do not wear perfume.
  • Please wear closed-toe shoes that fully cover your feet. Flip-flops and sandals are not allowed.
  • Please wear long pants.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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