One-Day Panda Keeper Experience at Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden

Join the One-Day Panda Keeper Experience at Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden(Dujiangyan Panda Paradise), where you’ll engage in hands-on panda care while learning about conservation efforts. From cleaning enclosures and preparing bamboo to feeding pandas and attending expert-led workshops, this immersive program offers a unique chance to connect with these beloved animals in a stunning natural setting.

● 9:00-9:20 – Arrival and Orientation

Check-in: Present required documents and sign safety agreements.

Orientation Session: Receive pre-job training from staff, including safety guidelines, project expectations, and conservation goals.

Station Tour: A guided walk to the panda care station with an introduction to the facility’s layout and its panda residents.

● 9:20-10:00 – Panda Care Tasks

Clean the Habitat: Work alongside staff to clean the panda enclosures, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.

Food Preparation: Wash bamboo shoots, trim bamboo stalks, and transport fresh bamboo to storage areas.

Conservation Insight: Learn about sustainable bamboo sourcing and panda feeding habits.

● 10:00-10:30 – Panda Feeding & Behavior Training

Feeding Time: Observe how professional keepers feed pandas, focusing on dietary balance.

Behavioral Enrichment: Watch pandas engage in specially designed activities that promote natural behaviors and mental stimulation.

● 10:30-11:30 – Expert Lecture: Panda Life Uncovered

Wild vs. Captive Pandas: Discover the differences between wild and captive pandas through an interactive lecture by a science educator.

Panda Life Cycle: Learn about panda cub development, mating habits, and conservation challenges.

● 11:30-12:30 – Lunch & Relaxation

Panda Keeper Lunch: Enjoy a special-themed lunch with authentic local cuisine.

Rest Break: Take time to relax and enjoy the garden’s scenic surroundings.

● 12:30-13:30 – Panda Documentary Screening

Film Screening: Watch an award-winning documentary about giant panda conservation, showcasing their habitat, survival struggles, and rescue stories.

● 13:30-14:30 – Nutrition Cake Workshop

Make Panda “Wotou” Cakes: Participate in making panda nutrition cakes, learning about their unique recipe and pandas' dietary needs.

● 14:30-15:10 – Bamboo Leaf Trimming for Elderly Pandas

Care Activity: Help trim bamboo leaves for older pandas in the rehabilitation center while hearing stories of their recovery journeys.

● 15:10-15:25 – Reflection and Certificate Ceremony

Experience Sharing: Reflect on the day’s highlights with fellow participants and staff.

Certificate Presentation: Receive an official Panda Keeper Experience Certificate from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda as a memorable keepsake.