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After the big move
Fifteen days have now passed since the arrival of Huan Huan and Yuan Zi at Beauval. Have they settled in? How are they? What are they doing?… At the moment, the pandas are spending their time getting their bearings and generally settling in to their new home, before meeting … Continue reading
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You’ve read about it… now watch it!
For the Beauval team and the many visitors and guests who joined us, the 15th of January was a truly extraordinary day… For those who were not able to make it to the Zoo for this amazing event, here is a video showing the incredible journey of … Continue reading
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Sponsor our pandas!
With 1,600 individuals left in the wild and approximately 300 more housed in zoos, there are in total, less than 2,000 pandas alive today. Huan Huan and Yuan Zi have been brought to Beauval as part of a panda dedicated research and conservation … Continue reading
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The role of zoos…
Zoos around the world receive about 800 million visitors each year. This means that 800 million people hear our messages about the importance of conservation and protecting our endangered species. This means that we can encourage 800 million people to protect our biodiversity. No other institution can possibly have such an impact. Throughout the world, … Continue reading
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15th January 2012, a truly incredible day!
Visitors came in droves to experience the arrival of Huan Huan and Yuan Zi on the 15th of January and the whole Beauval team were also overjoyed to celebrate this fantastic event! Many people gathered in front of Beauval during the grand moment … Continue reading
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Welcome to France!
Huan Huan and Yuan Zi’s long voyage from China to France has required meticulous preparation by both the Beauval team and FedEx, the world leader in international express transportation. Today, Sunday the 15th of January, the two pandas landed at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, where the final preparations for this extraordinary … Continue reading
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A grand farewell!
A huge departure ceremony was held at the Chengdu Panda Base to say ‘bon voyage’ to Huan Huan and Yuan Zi. High-level officials and Chinese ministers, the Chinese Association of Zoological Parks and of course the Chengdu management were all present at this incredible ceremony as … Continue reading
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At the starting line…
It’s time! Their “suitcases” are packed and ready, and with just a few hours to go before they leave for France, Huan Huan and Yuan Zi are quietly feeding on fresh bamboo shoots, in their quarantine area at the Chengdu Panda Base. Having grown up together, they know each other very well and get along great! On … Continue reading
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A giant voyage for giant pandas…
FedEx Express is providing its logistical services and international network for the transportation of Huan Huan and Yuan Zi from China to their new home at the ZooParc de Beauval in France, thus ensuring a safe journey for the pandas. The pandas will travel onboard the ‘FedEx Panda Express’ (a specially chartered … Continue reading
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The pandas arrive on the 15th of January!
D-Day is fast approaching! The giant pandas are planned to arrive at Beauval on Sunday, 15th January, so make sure you don’t miss this extraordinary event! There will be an official welcome at the airport for the specially chartered plane carrying the pandas, trucks decorated specially for the event, and a … Continue reading
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