Giant Panda Center

  China

• All Other Areas in China: 
Sichuan

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: Volunteers are welcome to assist in an exciting and rewarding program with giant pandas in China. Their survival is paramount and saving this species is a race against time.The China Conversation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) is located in the Wolong Nature Resevre.

For over 20 years the organization has worked for the preservation of the Panda population and has now resolved three key problems of breeding which restricted reproduction of the panda for a long time. The current panda birth and survival rates are some of the best in the world. The captive panda population of the program has risen from an initial 6 animals to over 70 pandas.In 2003 the first stage of a state of the art panda base was completed-a veritable panda paradise. It is divided into 6 sections-panda raising and breeding area, scientific study area, food preparing and animal hospital area, staff living area, bamboo base area and tourist accommodation area.

Highlights: Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. It is a well-known city with a rich history and civilization. The province has many places of interest and is famous for its traditional arts and crafts, ethnic folklore and beautiful landscapes. The Shuangliu International Airport and the Chengdu Railway Station allow easy access for visitors to explore the region.

Qualifications:
* Min age 18
* Basic English or/and Chinese
* Good physical fitness
* Motivation to work with animals
* Full travel & medical insurance
* Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Cost in US$: USD 640 for 1 week

What's Not Included
* Flights
* Insurance
* Personal expenses
* Visa (if required)

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-70

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

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