Panda Conservation China Essential Info
Panda conservation volunteers are needed to help with wildlife conservation efforts, with less than 1600 pandas remaining in the world, your time can be spent helping out at one of China´s top Panda breeding projects. You will assist with careing for the pandas, feeding, medical check ups and interacting with them. You will be supervised by expert panda handlers, and taught how to care for the animals.
Please note that you will not be given access into the Panda enclosures unsupervised, as although they are kinda cute, they are still dangerous animals (and pretty good at Kung Fu too), although you will be able to handle panda cubs if required, and you can expect to learn a lot about Panda´s and their natural habitats.
During the course of the project you will be required to, prepare food for the pandas, they like to eat apples, panda bread, carrots, and of course Bamboo. You will serve their food, clean their enclosures, observe and do research on the pandas, and help in providing medical care for the pandas. You will also have time to watch and photograph the pandas.
The Panda Conservation Facility
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) is located in Wolong Nature Reserve and was established by Chinese
government in co-operation with WWF in 1980.
With their efforts spanning 2 decades, the facility has been successful in over coming 3 problem areas, significantly effecting the decline of the panda population in the wild:
- Difficulty mating,
- Pregnancy
- Infant survival.
With the help of wildlife conservation volunteers, there are now in a total of 43 litters with 53 cubs.
With further significant funding from the Chinese state, the Panda conservation facility is now one of the worlds foremost centres of excellence when it comes to Panda conservation.
Set amongst a lush forest, the ideal environment for the giant Panda, the conservation facility is divided into six areas dedicated to raising
and breeding, scientific research, food prep and an animal hospital area, staff quarters, an the "bamboo base" area and tourist accommodation area.
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Local Area
The Panda Conservation project is located in Chengdu, in the western Sichuan Plain, is the capital of Sichuan Province.
It is a well-known city with a long standing history and civilization dating back as early as 500,000 years, was a major transportation hub for telecommunications in south western China. Chengdu plenty to keep you occupied and is well known for its arts and crafts, ethnic folklore, and stunning landscapes.
Other areas of interest:
It has easy access to the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River; to Tibet, Jiuzhaigou, and Huanglong Temple, to the Terra-cotta Warriors of Xi'an, and to Mt. Emei and the Giant Buddha of Leshan.
Chendu Intro Week
We have no doubt you will be blown away by China, but it can be a bit of a culture shock if you have never been been before, for this reason we include a week long Chendu introduction, which will easy you into the country gently, and include basic language lessons, cooking and cultural briefing to bring you up to speed on living in China.
Accommodation
Accommodation during the Panda conservation project is located at the facility and is based on shared basis.
Getting there & when to go
Chengdu sports an advantageous geographical location, as well as the Shuangliu International Airport, one of the six largest airports in China. The Chengdu Railway Station is also the largest transportation center in southwestern China and is the meeting point of the Baoji-Chengdu, Chengdu-Chongqing, and Chengdu-Kunming railway lines.
Included in the programme will be Chendu airport pick up and return transfer.
Included- Airport Pick Up
- One week Chendu and China introduction
- Transfer to the Panda Reserve
- One week Panda Conservation project
- All Food & Accommodation
- 24 hours local support
- Transfer back to Chengdu city on departure
Excluded
Price and Dates- If paying in GBP 599
- If Paying in €685
- Staying exta weeks? Add on 250GBP per week
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Itinerary
The Panda conservation programme will be kicked off with a full briefing on what to expect and how to care for the Pandas during your stay.
Sunday
* Individual Pick up from Chengdu airport.
* Welcome Dinner, and program briefing.
Chendu and China Introduction Week
The week long introduction will cover customs, language, history and culture, and will include various excursions.
Following the introduction week you will begin your Panda conservation project.
Monday
* Transfer to Panda Reserve by bus in the morning.
* Lunch at the Panda Conservation base.
* In the afternoon, we will take a tour of the Panda Conservation Base.
* Meet your Trainer and the Panda Keeper.
* Short Training & Guidelines.
* Dinner will be at Family in Mountain restaurant.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
* Briefing by the Panda Keepers
* Volunteering at the Panda Conservation Base.
· Work as an assistant of the Panda Keeper:
· Clean the bedroom and the garden for the giant panda
· Prepare food, such as: carrot, apples, panda bread and biscuit. Also carry the bamboo.
· Sometimes, you should help the scientists to collect the behavior data.
· Sometimes, you should help the veterinary to do the medicine care for the panda
Saturday
* Transfer to Chengdu by bus (3 hours)
* Departure (flight after 2pm is recommended, otherwise it is rush to catch the flight) |
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