The One-Day Panda Keeper Experience combines education, conservation, and unforgettable encounters with giant pandas. Participants engage in habitat cleaning, feeding, and nutrition cake-making while gaining in-depth knowledge through expert lectures and documentaries. The experience concludes with a reflection session and an official certificate, creating lasting memories and fostering a deeper appreciation for wildlife conservation.
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.
