Jennifer
Senior Travel Consultant
Vivian
Travel Consultant
Chanson
Travel Consualtant
Join this rewarding one-day volunteer program at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, officially named the Giant Panda Keeper Public Welfare Experience Program with internationally recognized certification. Under the guidance of professional panda keepers, you will engage in real keeper work, learn professional panda protection knowledge, participate in interactive conservation activities, and finally obtain an official international volunteer certificate which is valid for overseas study and research study credits. This immersive experience combines hands-on practice, wildlife protection education and meaningful public welfare work, ideal for animal lovers, students, research travelers and volunteer enthusiasts.
- Official one-day volunteer program at Chengdu Giant Panda Base with professional keeper guidance throughout
- Full hands-on keeper experience: bamboo handling, enclosure cleaning and panda nutritious meal making
- In-depth giant panda behavior observation, popular science sharing and caring for elderly giant pandas
- Gain an internationally recognized volunteer certificate, applicable for overseas study and research study credits
- Package includes base admission ticket, volunteer uniform, working badge, lunch, insurance and certificate fee
- Strict daily quota of only 20 participants, reservation in advance is required
FROM $169 per person
Prices vary depending on group size, hotel standards, and how you'd like to tailor your itinerary.
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Meal: Schedule & Volunteer Experience Details
09:00 - 09:30 Check-in, Safety Training & Gear Collection
Arrive at the designated gathering point of Chengdu Giant Panda Base on time. All participants need to sign the official safety agreement after receiving detailed safety regulations and activity briefings from professional staff. Then you will collect exclusive volunteer uniforms and official working badges. Before starting the volunteer work, our staff will introduce daily work norms, taboos and basic knowledge of giant panda protection to ensure a safe and orderly experience for everyone.
09:30 - 11:30 Practical Keeper Work with Professional Keepers
Follow senior professional panda keepers to start authentic daily feeding and maintenance work. You will carry fresh bamboos, process bamboos by breaking them properly to make it easier for giant pandas to eat, and thoroughly clean and tidy up panda enclosures. During the whole process, keepers will share the living habits of giant pandas, daily feeding standards and enclosure maintenance standards, letting you truly feel the daily work of professional panda keepers.
11:30 - 12:30 Make Exclusive Panda Nutritious Meals & Watch Feeding
It's time to be a "panda nutritionist". Learn to make giant pandas' exclusive nutritious meals, including handmade panda buns and cut fresh apple chunks, strictly following the scientific formula and production standards. After meal preparation, watch keepers conduct regular fixed-point feeding. Observe the cute eating postures of giant pandas up close and learn about the scientific collocation of panda's daily diet.
12:30 - 13:30 Staff Canteen Lunch & Panda Protection Communication
Enjoy a hearty lunch at the base's staff canteen together with keepers and other volunteers. During the meal, you can freely communicate with professional staff about giant panda protection, artificial breeding, wild training and popular science knowledge. Share your experience and feelings in the morning, and deepen your understanding of the work and significance of giant panda conservation.
13:30 - 15:00 Panda Behavior Observation, Popular Science Assistance & Bamboo Trimming for Elderly Pandas
Continue the volunteer work in the afternoon. First, complete professional giant panda behavior observation and record work, record the daily activities, moods and physical conditions of pandas in detail as required. Next, assist base staff with basic popular science explanation work to spread giant panda protection knowledge to visitors. In addition, you will specially trim fresh bamboos for elderly giant pandas, taking care of senior pandas with patience and love.
15:00 - 15:30 Program Summary & Certificate Awarding
Gather all volunteers for a summary sharing session. Review the whole day's volunteer experience and public welfare achievements. Finally, each qualified participant will be awarded an internationally recognized Giant Panda Conservation Volunteer Certificate. This official certificate is authentic and valid, which can be used as bonus materials for overseas study, research study applications and social practice assessment.
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Jennifer
Senior Travel Consultant
Vivian
Travel Consultant
Chanson
Travel Consualtant
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