Volunteer at Shenshuping Panda Base in Wolong Panda Reserve

updated on April 6, 2024

Let’s together make a real impact in saving endangered Giant Pandas!

Do Something Helpful to Protect Giant Panda

Giant Pandas are always adorable. But you may also know Giant Panda is a endangering species. The natural habitats of Giant Panda has been declined sharply during the past decades because of human activities. So it is urgent to protect the safety of Giant Pandas, protect and enlarge the habitats of Giant Pandas. Not only the scientists or the biologist can do something to help the Giant Panda, everyone can make his/her own contribution to the Giant Panda conservation. The best and resultful way is to join in a Giant Panda Volunteering Program. And currently, you can join the program at Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base, Dujiangyan Panda Base and Bifengxia Panda Base, all as branches of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Pandas (CCRCGP).

The Detailed Process of Volunteering Program in Shenshuping Panda Base

1. Handle relevant procedures, sign safety agreements and health commitment forms, receive work uniforms and gloves, and proceed to the feeding area.

2. Under the guidance of the keepers and science educators, participate in picking up panda feces and cleaning the giant panda enclosures, and provide fresh bamboo for the pandas.

3. Visit the park, learn interesting stories and scientific knowledge about giant pandas, and explore the world of giant pandas through documentaries.

4. Lunch and rest.

5. Learn about the diet and digestive system of captive and wild giant pandas, learn the recipe for "Wowo Head" (a type of steamed bun), and make "Wowo Head" for the giant pandas.

6. Return the work uniform, receive certificates, and commemorative items.

7. After the work, say goodbye to the pandas and drive back to Chengdu.

What Is Required for the Panda Volunteering at Shenshuping Panda Base

Documents: several documents you need for the program including a valid Chinese Visa, a valid passport, a medical form filled out by your doctor prior to arriving.

Age Restriction: between 8 and 60

Fee: 700 RMB paid by cash (as donation to panda base)

How to Get to Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base

It only takes about 1.5 hour to reach the panda base. The road is maintained very well, and directly leads to the gate of panda base. But you still have to depart early in the morning to avoid the traffic jam.