Dujiangyan Panda Base Panda Loving Care Program

Pandas, those most captivating and cuddly creatures on earth, are still under threats and need to be well preserved. At Dujiangyan Panda Base, there is a group of love and professional panda keepers trying their best to help rescue this vulnerable species. And to help the world know better about pandas’ habits and condition, Dujiangyan Panda Base offers a sweet and educational Panda Loving Care Program, allowing a maximum of 50 Participants a day to be a one-day keeper there! What good news for panda fans!

Why Join in Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program

  • Those lovely but vulnerable pandas need your help and attention;
  • As a bonus, you will spend a whole day hanging out with adorable pandas and enjoy interesting activities there;
  • You will get your personal certificate of helping pandas at the end of the day.

Hottest Dujiangyan Giant Panda Loving Care Tour:

- 1 Day Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Tour (Dujiangyan Panda Base)

What are Included in Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program

During the loving care day at Dujiangyan Panda Base, you will be a one-day keeper of pandas there and learn how to clean up their rooms, how to prepare bamboo trees for them, how to make panda cakes for them, etc.

Check the hour-by-hour itinerary below:

Time Duration Activity
Morning
(9:00-11:30)
09:00-09:20

Learn safety announcement and sign the security agreement; put on the work suit and gloves before go to the work place; the staff will tell the participants matters need attention.

09:00~10:00

"Honorable Panda Keeper" experience: clean working area, carry in fresh bamboos leaves and shoots, break and wash bamboo shoots, observe and record pandas' behaviors, watch panda keepers feeding pandas, learn about the living habits of giant pandas, etc.

Lunch
(11:30-12:50)
Have lunch with the staff in the restaurant and take a break;
Afternoon
(12:50-15:30)
12:50~13:50
"Panda Cinema": Watch a panda documentary that shows the scientific facts about panda, to understand how humans protect them.
13:50~14:30
"Panda Nutritionist" time: Prepare special food for rescued pandas and observe how the panda keepers take care of the rescued pandas.
Learn to make Wowotou, a nutritive special cake for the pandas.
14:30~15:00
Cut fresh bamboo leaves for the elderly giant pandas
15:00 and after
After finishing the Panda Loving Care program, you will be awarded honorable "certificate" and special souvenirs.

Note: All the schedule and arrangements above may be adjusted according to the specific situations. You could contact our experienced travel consultant for the real-time itinerary.

Requirements about Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program

  • Age Limits: The center can accept up to 50 Participants a day and the age should be between 10 and 70.
  • Apply for it a Week in Advance: You should apply it a week in advance with your Application Form and Health Examination Form (valid medical certificate and signature which could apply it in your country or in China). Interested people could feel free to contact our travel consultant for more information or let them help you.
  • Pandas are Sensitive to Smell: For pandas have keen sense of smell, Participants should avoid using perfume or other odorous articles like mosquito repellent liquid or nail polish, skin care products, makeups, etc. on the loving care workday.
  • Dress Code: During your Panda Loving Care Program, you are required to wear comfortable shoes, like sports shoes that are suitable for the work, and try to avoid sandals, slippers, high-heels, and so on. Besides, wear trousers, avoid shorts and skirts, etc. (during the Panda Loving Care Program, the panda base will provide working jumpsuits in spring and winter, and T-shirts in summer and autumn for you.)
  • Good Physical Fitness: To well protect giant pandas, Participants are required to be healthy, and people who are suffering from illness, like a cold, fever, influenza, and other infectious diseases are not suitable to have body contact with the giant pandas.
  • May Be Delayed Sometimes (Rare Happen): The Panda Loving Care Program is to be delayed or inaccessible if there is Force Majeure like earthquakes, epidemic... Also, the inevitable requirement and control of the government, country may influence your Panda Loving Care Program.
Panda Honorable Keeper Experience in Dujiangyan Panda Base Panda Honorable Keeper Experience at Dujiangyan Panda Base

How to Apply for Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program

All the panda fans are required to apply for Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program with the help of professional travel agents or other organizations, because you have to file in Application Form and Health Examination Form. Traveling with local agents is the best choice, because they will help you not only applying for the program but also escorting you to/back to your Chengdu hotel in convenience.

We China Discovery based in Chengdu also offer warm Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program application service and we have helped thousands and hundreds of panda fans realized their panda dreams since 2012! If you want be part of the amazing group of Participants, please feel free to let us know!

Volunteer Certificate Loving Care Certificate

Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Program Tips

1. Wake up Early: The Panda Loving Care Tour normally begins from Chengdu, because Chengdu is only 1.5 hours away from Dujiangyan Panda Base and Chengdu has more comfortable accommodation options. Your driver will pick you up at your Chengdu hotel at 7:00am around in the early morning.

2. Peak Season: Since July to August is the super peak season for doing a Panda Loving Care Program at Dujiangyan Panda Base, if you want to enjoy the activity during those months, it is highly advised to book in advance at least 2 months.

3. Alternative Option: Don’t be upset if you failed to find your seat for Dujiangyan Panda Base Panda Loving Care Program. Wolong Panda Base and Ya’an Bifengxia Panda Base also offer Panda Loving Care Program for panda lovers. You can contact our travel consultant for an alternative option at one of these two panda bases.

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Since you are already on the land of Dujiangyan and Chengdu, you are highly suggested to spend two or more days to explore the highlights there. You can spend another whole day to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng that not far from Dujiangyan Panda Base. Besides, you are also highly suggested to leave yourself 1~2 days to soak up the slow-paced lifestyle and savor delicious food in Chengdu downtown.

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Have your own plan and interests and want to add more attractions into your Panda Loving Care Tour? Please feel free to contact us and let our professional travel consultants help you! The tour can be tailor-made according to your group size, time, physical condition, plan, interest, budget and every special need!

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