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World Tour Of The Panda: 7 Countries Where They Feel Right At Home

photoDetails english 2925957 Giant pandas, native to China's bamboo forests, now feel at home in several countries through conservation programs and panda diplomacy. In China, reserves like Wolong and Chengdu focus on breeding and rewilding. The U.S., Japan, Germany, France, the U.K., and Australia host pandas in renowned zoos with specially designed habitats. These 7 countries not only offer safe environments but also support global panda conservation efforts. Pandas remain beloved worldwide, symbolizing peace, friendship, and the importance of wildlife protection. Updated:Jul 03, 2025, 02:05 PM IST China (The Native Land) 1 / 7 China (The Native Land) The only place where wild pandas live naturally, in the bamboo forests of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. Home to famous reserves like Wolong National Nature Reserve and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Focuses on rewilding, breeding, and panda conservation. United States 2 / 7 United States Giant pandas are beloved icons at several zoos under conservation partnerships with China. Key zoos include are Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C, and Zoo Atlanta, which also had breeding success. Pandas here are part of research agreements and have large, lush enclosures. Japan 3 / 7 Japan Pandas are national favorites in Japan, adored for their charm and symbolism. Ueno Zoo in Tokyo has housed pandas for decades, and they attract millions of visitors annually. Japan has seen successful panda births under breeding programs. Germany 4 / 7 Germany Berlin Zoo houses pandas through a conservation agreement with China. It is known for excellent panda care, Germany's pandas have large, specially designed enclosures mimicking natural habitats. France 5 / 7 France ZooParc de Beauval in Saint-Aignan is home to giant pandas, on loan from China. This zoo has had successful panda births and invests heavily in panda conservation efforts. United Kingdom 6 / 7 United Kingdom Edinburgh Zoo hosts giant pandas as part of China-UK conservation partnerships. The pandas here live in enclosures designed to simulate their native habitat with bamboo groves and cool climates. Australia 7 / 7 Australia Adelaide Zoo became the first in the Southern Hemisphere to house giant pandas. Their two pandas enjoy custom-built enclosures with temperature-controlled conditions and locally grown bamboo.