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

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Route: Chengdu
  • Tour Code: CT-P-01
  • Duration of the trip: 1 Day
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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.

Included & Excluded

  • The price is based on two people sharing a double room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
  • Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
  • Prices may vary depending on the season and promotional activities. Please consult your advisor for details.
Price Includes:
  • Comfortable hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
  • Professional English-speaking local tour guide
  • Air-conditioned private coach throughout the tour
  • Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
  • Lunches as specified in the itinerary
  • Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
  • One travel accident insurance per person
Price Excludes:
  • International flights to and from China
  • Airport transfer to hotel on arrival day (Day 1)
  • Optional or recommended activities
  • Chinese visa application fees
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (e.g. shopping, laundry, hotel minibar)

Cancellation Policy

We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
  • Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
  • 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
  • 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
  • 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
  • 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
  • 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure

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