About the project
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 6animals 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.
Volunteer work and contribution
Volunteers are needed to assist in safeguarding the future of these most captivating animals. You will take part in a structured one week’s program which includes in depth training on the care of pandas and guidelines for working with pandas. You will be assigned as an assistant to a trainer, who will be able to answer your questions and instruct you in the care of pandas. Some of the activities are:
- Prepare food for the pandas such as apples, panda bread, carrots and carry lots of bamboo
- Clean panda enclosures
- Observe and do research on the pandas
- Assist in providing medical care of the pandas
Accommodation & Facilities
Your new home will be the hotel in Zialxitian, which is located near the Panda Conservation Base and surrounded by mountains. There are 2 or 3 beds in the room with attached bath, 24 hot water and laundry facilities are available. You will have 3 good meals in the restaurant, which is named Family in Mountain and is located in Ziaoxitian. The food is typically Chinese with a delicious variety of dishes.
Not just work...
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.
Minimum requirements
- 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)