£15 could treat Yang Guang to some honey, his favourite snack. The past few months have been tough for your much-loved zoo. Back by popular demand, bring the family for a preopening talk with our penguins and then a pancake breakfast in the Mansion House! In China it is called "hon ho" or "fire fox". They are perfectly equipped to deal with the cold thanks to their long, thick fur, which also helps protect them against rain. We were grateful for every gift during those challenging times. No two sponsorship packages are the same so we work with our sponsors to create a partnership that best suits their business needs. Find out more   I Agree, Group Packages Bringing over 15 people? Bringing over 15 people? They even have fur on the soles of their feet to keep them warm when walking on snow. New! We can’t and won’t compromise on the care of our animals. We always recommend visiting different areas of the zoo at different times to have the best chance of seeing particular animals. Please check your emails to confirm your subscription! Sponsorship Opportunities No two sponsorship packages are the same so we work with our sponsors to create a partnership that best suits their business needs. Thank you for caring about your zoo and all the incredible animals that live within our gates. No flash photography is allowed in the giant panda exhibit. No two sponsorship packages are the same so we work with our sponsors to create a partnership that best suits their business needs. Shifumi is a one-year-old female panda, who has come to us from Parc Animalier d’Auvergne in France where she was named after the popular game “rock, paper, scissors”. If you can, please help your zoo survive long into the future by giving a donation today. This site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Both pandas have very similar, but separate, enclosures as giant pandas are entirely solitary animals that only meet once a year during the breeding season. We have welcomed a new red panda to the Zoo! Adopt your favourite animal easily online today. Please be aware both pandas have access to private areas which they can choose to spend time in during the day. The survival of endangered animals depends on the survival of your zoo. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has recently welcomed two Asian small-clawed otters, Barry and Luna, to Edinburgh Zoo. If you can, please help your zoo survive long into the future by giving a donation today. But while we can now welcome you back, our visitor numbers are greatly reduced and the future of your zoo is at risk. Yang Guang shows off his playful side, having great fun with a special giant boomer ball! We have a package to suit your needs, Mix and match virtual sessions with a self-led visit to create the perfect blend of learning for your class. If you’d like to give but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text ZOONOINFO to 70085, We would like to say a giant panda sized thank you to IndigoVision. We have a package to suit your needs, Mix and match virtual sessions with a self-led visit to create the perfect blend of learning for your class. To celebrate Yang Guang's 12th birthday, keepers made him a large ice-cake to wish him a ‘bear-y’ happy birthday. Sponsorship Opportunities No two sponsorship packages are the same so we work with our sponsors to create a partnership that best suits their business needs. There is currently no requirement to book a viewing time slot for pandas. Each panda also has an off show area where keepers weigh the pandas each morning, carrying out important daily training. New! Red pandas are mainly herbivores, eating bamboo, grasses, roots and nuts, but they will occasionally eat insects and small rodents too. Red pandas are native to the mountainous regions of Nepal and southwest China, where it is very cold and snowy. Even though the zoo is closed at the moment, we’re still looking after the 4,000 animals in our care. Sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest zoo news. Without their expertise and support we would not be able to provide this incredible view of the pandas. The major threat to the red panda is habitat destruction and the loss of forests, due to demand for land and timber by increasing human populations in China and Nepal. Every month we need thousand of pounds just to feed and care for the animals you love. *Texts cost your donation amount plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. By signing up to the newsletter, you are agreeing to our Pre-book and pre-purchase your timed tickets. Red pandas are classed as Endangered. Red pandas are excellent climbers, using their strong claws to grasp branches. As their activity patterns can vary each day and with the changing seasons, there is no guarantee that they will be active at a particular time, For further information about visiting Edinburgh Zoo, please visit our Visitor Information page. Registered office: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA. Please make sure you know how to turn your flash off. Perfect for any animal lover or those friends & family who have everything. Every month, we need thousands of pounds just to feed and care for the animals you love. Find out more   I Agree, Group Packages Bringing over 15 people? Their red fur helps them blend with the reddish moss and white lichen growing on fir trees in the wild. They can also make a series of hisses and snorts when startled. We would also like to say thank you to Camvista who provide their expert video streaming services for all of our webcams. Zoo introduction：The Edinburgh Zoo is a non-profit zoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, officially known as the Scottish National Zoo. Almost 50% of the red panda’s habitat is in the Eastern Himalayas. Text ZOO plus the amount you’d like to donate to 70085 (e.g. Donations from thousands of people like you have kept our animals well fed and safe while we were closed and had no visitor income. The pandas are active both day and night. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared adorable new photos of seven-month-old Western chimpanzee Masindi practising her climbing skills with the help of her older brother Velu at Edinburgh Zoo. The female is called Tian Tian (Sweetie) and the male is Yang Guang (Sunshine). This site uses cookies to enhance your experience. The red panda is also known as the 'red cat bear'. Did you know that whilst we were closed, our webcams were enjoyed by over 11 million people around the world? 01 - Birthday boy Yang Guang celebrates at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. Discovery and Learning Packages! Red pandas are very shy creatures. Our new giant panda exhibit was officially opened last week. Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park are owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Their jaws are strong and their teeth and forelimbs are specially adapted for manipulating and crushing bamboo shoots and leaves, which make up 95% of their diet. Sign up to our newsletter to recieve the latest zoo news. The loss of nesting trees and bamboo is causing a decline in red panda numbers across much of their range because their forest home is being cleared. In China it is called "hon ho" or "fire fox". Shifumi is a one-year-old female panda, who has come to us from Parc Animalier d’Auvergne in France where she was named after the popular game “rock, paper, scissors”. We have a package to suit your needs. Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park are owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Like the giant panda, it has a false thumb that is an extension of the wristbone that is used to hold and strip bamboo. terms and conditions. If you would like to find out more about IndigoVision and their Intelligent Video Solutions please visit: www.indigovision.com. By using our website you consent to our use of cookies. We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience. Corporate Support Help us make a difference. But while we can now welcome you back, our visitor numbers are greatly reduced and the future of your zoo is at risk. ZOO5 to donate £5)* to help our animals at this difficult time. The female is called Tian Tian (Sweetie) and the male is Yang Guang (Sunshine).Both pandas have very similar, but separate, enclosures as giant pandas are entirely solitary animals that only meet once a year during the breeding season. We have a package to suit your needs. Donations from thousands of people like you have kept our animals well fed and safe while we were closed and had no visitor income. Bristol, Clifton & West of England Zoological Society Ltd. Discovery and Learning Packages! Red pandas are very skillful and acrobatic animals that predominantly stay in trees. Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo’s live cameras. Red pandas have glands located near their anus that produce a musky scent which may be used in scent-marking territories. Help us save endangered wildlife across the world. The outdoor enclosures feature tree trunks for the pandas to scratch against and climb; large wooden climbing frames and tree houses; caves and ponds. On the evening of Sunday 6 September, Yang Guang will be moving back to his old house for a few days while we make adjustments to our new giant panda enclosure, in line with the construction agreement. Mix and match virtual sessions with a self-led visit to create the perfect blend of learning for your class. Enjoy watching some of our amazing animals and try coming back at different times to see them sleeping, playing, and one of their favourites… eating. Watch your gift in action as he’s fed in front of you every day. Corporate Support Help us make a difference. Charity registered number 1104986. Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season! We were grateful for every gift during those challenging times. Our male giant panda, Yang Guang, is settling into his new home. We hope you enjoy watching Yang Guang, one of Edinburgh Zoo's famous giant pandas. Edinburgh Zoo is home to the only giant pandas in the UK. Due to any unforeseen animal welfare issues animal exhibits may be closed to visitors without notice and at anytime. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo won two awards at the 2019 Giant Panda Global Awards on 3 January 2020. Following recent media coverage, we would like to clarify the following in relation to funding for the new giant panda habitat at Edinburgh Zoo. Mix and match virtual sessions with a self-led visit to create the perfect blend of learning for your class. During this time he will not be on view to the public, though Tian Tian will remain at the new enclosure and has kindly agreed to cover Yang Guang’s panda cam duties. Make sure to look out for Shifumi at the top of her tall tree here at the Zoo. By using our website you consent to our use of cookies. Back by popular demand, bring the family for a preopening talk with our penguins and then a pancake breakfast in the Mansion House! Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season! Bringing over 15 people? When descending a tree headfirst, the red panda rotates its ankle to control its descent, one of the few climbing species to do so. Company registered in England, number 5154176. The survival of endangered animals depends on the survival of your zoo. If you can, please help to look after Yang Guang and the rest of the incredible animals you love with a donation today. The red panda is also known as the 'red cat bear'. The zoo was founded in 1913 and located in the Costofina Mountains. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is lighting up Edinburgh Zoo this winter with a magical journey to the North Pole and back, featuring a moonlit trip to Penguins Rock. We have welcomed a new red panda to the Zoo! Please be aware indoor and outdoor viewing for any of our animals may be closed at short notice for health checks and welfare reasons. Edinburgh Zoo is home to the only giant pandas in the UK. Panda Zoo in the UK – the Edinburgh Zoo. Every month, we need thousands of pounds just to feed and care for the animals you love. Enjoy all the benefits of an RZSS membership and help support our conservation work.