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Panda Conservation in China



We would love your help and care for the Giant Panda in China. Although everyone loves a Panda, with just 1600 left in the whole world it is the most endangered animal on the planet right now. Saving this species is a race against the clock. Help us care for the Panda in China and sign up!
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    Your Typical Itinerary

    You will receive in-depth training on how to care for pandas and the guidelines for working with them. The following itinerary is an example of the first week and is subject to change:

    Sunday
    Arrival into Chengdu! We will transfer you to your accommodation for your welcome dinner and programme briefing.

    Monday
    Today you will have a tour of Chengdu.

    Tuesday
    In the morning you will be transferred to Bifengxia by bus, which is around 150km from Chengdu and takes approximately two and a half hours (please note, this includes changing buses on the way), before enjoying your first lunch at the Panda Base. After lunch you will be given a full tour of the Base while also being introduced to your trainer and the Panda keeper. Following this there will be an explanation of the guidelines for your work. In the evening it will be time to relax as you enjoy a meal at a local restaurant with your fellow volunteers.

    Wednesday-Friday
    Start the day with a briefing from the panda keepers before assisting them with their work at the Panda Base.

    Saturday-Sunday
    The weekends are your free time. You can spend this either by staying at the Panda Base or travelling around the area.

    After the first week you will be volunteering at the Panda Base Monday to Friday, working as an assistant to the Panda keepers.

    Volunteers will be working Monday - Friday. Typical working hours are between 2 and 4 hours a day.

     

    Did you know that the bamboo eating giant Panda is China´s ´National Treasure´and not to forget the face of WWF. No wonder because these lovely and beautiful animals that are rarest member of the bear family and among the world’s most threatened animals. The WWF puts seeing the Giant Panda number 1 on the list of must see wildlife, and now is your change to work with this lovely creature! Panda