IRPD 2022 in a Nutshell
- International Red Panda Day
- Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Campaign Page & Donations: [Red Panda Network – Givebutter]
- Official hashtag: #IRPD2022
- Live coverage on September 17, 2022: [Red Pandazine – Tumblr]
About International Red Panda Day 2022
International Red Panda Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The aim of this day is to generate more awareness for the protection of the Red Panda and to raise funds for conservation projects – for example here: [Red Panda Network – Givebutter]
On September 17, 2022, Red Pandazine will post updates and highlights from around the world on Tumblr: [Red Pandazine – Tumblr]
A Very Special Day
Red Panda Day might get a special boost this year: On the one hand, it coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Red Panda Network. And on the other hand, the species has gained new fans thanks to the highly successful movie Turning Red.
Numerous zoos and institutions offer lectures, and celebrations around the International Red Panda Day. An overview of the most important events can be found here – this list will be continuously updated until September 17, 2022.
International Red Panda Day 2022 Events
USA
Zoo Atlanta
Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The zoo offers a diverse program for IRPD2022 – among other things, animal keepers are available for questions and answers and young visitors have the opportunity to become a Red Panda Ranger. Zoo Atlanta is also dedicating its social media accounts to red pandas on this day.
Potter Park Zoo
Sunday, September 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Questions about Red Pandas will also be answered at Potter Park Zoo. Moreover, there will be some animal enrichments.
Pueblo Zoo
Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
At the Pueblo Zoo, there is also the opportunity to get information about Red Pandas from the keepers.
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Saturday, September 17
At 2 p.m. is a Special Red Panda Keeper Chat. There is also a raffle for a VIP Red Panda Encounter for four people. And everyone wearing a Red Panda shirt on September 17 will receive a free ride ticket.
Akron Zoo
Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Keeper talks, crafts, educational activities and – a Red Panda mascot.
NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn more about Red Pandas at an educational booth near the Red Panda habitat and watch a Training, an Enrichment, and a Feeding Demo. 11 a.m. Keeper Chat.
[New Zoo]
GERMANY
Dortmund Zoo
Sunday, September 18
“Kleiner Panda Tag”
Duisburg Zoo
Saturday, September 17
“Red Panda Day” with the opportunity to play a XXL panda memory and an animal care talk at 2 p.m.
JAPAN
Omuta City Zoo
Saturday, September 17, 2022
There will be special tours at the Red Panda enclosure and donations will be collected.