Pandas are our laziest celebrities. So why can’t we get enough?
In 1999, when the time came to name the newest panda cub in captivity, a column in the San Diego Union-Tribune joked that the baby should be called “Truman.” Never mind that she was a female.
Cute baby animals bring visitors to zoos and aquariums. What happens when they grow up?
One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. But what ...
Baby panda frenzy is Hong Kong’s big bet to get tourists back
HONG KONG: From harbour-front sculptures to posters and even a pyrotechnic drone show, Hong Kong is in a panda frenzy. The ...
Hong Kong bets on baby pandas to up tourism
Hong Kong's six pandas are at the heart of a campaign to boost tourism and the struggling economy. Ocean Park's new panda ...
Panda mania: How these bears drive zoo visits and wildlife conservation efforts
WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...
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San Francisco Zoo loses major donor in pursuit of $25 million panda project
As the San Francisco Zoo moves ... unsafe for animals and visitors. They also added that with the exhibits nearing 94 years old, it would be unethical to move forward with the panda project ...
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Cute baby animals bring visitors to zoos and aquariums. What happens when they grow up?
a single animal going viral can be a like a rising tide that lifts all boats. And few things can bring more attention and revenue to a zoo, says Carr, than a baby panda. Ocean Park, a theme park ...