

It is divided into 6 sections: panda raising and breeding area, scientific study area, food preparing and animal hospital area, staff living area, bamboo base area and tourist accommodation area. In 2003 the first stage of a state-of-the-art panda base was completed: a veritable panda paradise. The panda population of the program has risen from an initial 6 animals to over 70 pandas. The current panda birth and survival rates are some of the best in the world.
#CHINA PANDA PROFESSIONAL#
Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.įlights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, personal expenses, meals on arrival day.įor over 20 years, this organization has worked for the preservation of the panda population and has now resolved three key problems of breeding, which restricted reproduction of the panda for a long time.
#CHINA PANDA UPGRADE#
Families must upgrade to private accommodations for an additional charge.įood: Three meals a day (excluding arrival day)Īirport Transfers: Airport transfers upon arrival and departure Please apply for this program 1-2 months in advance to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Important Note: All volunteers need a visa to enter China. Number of Volunteers: Up to 5 – 10 international volunteers Volunteer Work: Caring for pandas, food preparation, cleaning enclosures and observationsĪge: 18 – 50 (This project may accept volunteers who are under 18 years old with a letter of consent from a parent or guardian.) Location of the Project: 16 km from Ya’an City, ChinaĪrrival Airport: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) Volunteers will take a bus to either Chengdu Airport or Chengdu city center if extending stay. Volunteers can take Chinese language lessons daily from 4:00PM – 6:00PM upon request.ĭay 7, Saturday: Departure day. These range from dumpling making to Chinese language lessons to hiking up to a temple. Meet your fellow volunteers once you have settled in.ĭay 2, Monday: Walking tour of Chengdu, visit to Panda Breeding Center and delicious hot pot dinner.ĭays 3-6, Tuesday- Friday: After breakfast, transfer to Panda Base in the mountains and partake in rewarding volunteer work at the panda center! Each day, volunteers will work at the panda center for 4-6 hours and in the evenings, volunteers will take part in cultural activities. The local team will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to the hostel accommodations in Chengdu. Participate in cultural activities and city toursĭay 1, Sunday: Arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).Contribute to conservation efforts of this vulnerable species.Work closely with giant panda keepers at China’s largest giant panda sanctuary.

Join GoEco on a volunteer expedition in China to help wildlife at a giant panda sanctuary! This destination plans to open soon, schedule a call to find out more or check out our Programs Open Nowpage.
