The 10th International Red Panda Day will take place this year. Photo: Red Panda Network
On Saturday 21 September 2019, International Red Panda Day 2019 will raise awareness for the Red Panda and its difficult situation.
The Red Panda Network has launched this very special day ten years ago and reserved the third Saturday in September for our favorite animal species.
#IRPD2019 is the official hashtag for all who want to follow or share posts.
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Zoo de Mulhouse, France
The Zoo de Mulhouse in France cooperates with the CPPR (Connaître et Protéger le Panda Roux) and shows the work of the non-profit organisation in Nepal. On Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September 2019, the programme will also include a panda quiz, a tombola and games.
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Parc Animalier d’Auvergne, France
On Sunday September 15 2019, the Red Panda will be in the spotlight at the Parc Animalier d’Auvergne in France. There is also a collaboration with the association CPPR (Connaître et Protéger le Panda Roux). The zoo offers various activities and animations to learn more about this endangered species in nature and about the Red Panda Network.
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Paradise Park, UK
Paradise Park in Cornwall has a special “Red Panda Weekend” on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2019. At 2.30pm you can meet the keepers and during the whole weekend young visitors can become a Red Panda Ranger.
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Omuta Zoo, Japan
Omuta Zoo offers a wide range of activities on Saturday 21 September 2019 like a lecture about the Red Panda Network and an exhibition.
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John Ball Zoo, MI, USA
Celebrate Red Pandas at John Ball Zoo on Saturday September 21 from 9 am to 4 pm with games and activities. Wasabi and Wyatt are waiting for you!
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Seneca Park Zoo, NY, USA
Visit Seneca Park Zoo on Saturday, September 28 2019. It’s their first International Red Panda Day celebration ever! The Zoo’s two Red Pandas Blaze and Starlight are looking forward to see you. And there are also keeper chats (12 pm, 2 pm), feeding demonstrations (10:30 am, 4 pm), crafts and interactive stations.
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Roosevelt Park Zoo, ND, USA
On Saturday, September 28 2019 you can celebrate International Red Panda Day 2019 at Roosevelt Park Zoo. There is a program from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Henry Vilas Zoo, WI, USA
According to the Henry Vilas Zoo, the Red Panda is “one of the most beloved animals here” On Saturday, September 21 2019 there will be a Red Panda enrichment demonstration, keeper chats, storytime, training session, and lots of Red Panda-themed activities.
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Mill Mountain Zoo, VA, USA
Mill Mountain Zoo combines International Red Panda Day 2019 and Children’s Literacy. On Saturday, September 21 2019 from 11-4 pm you can join keeper chats and face painting but can also grab free books.
