{"id":82414,"date":"2022-04-22T11:57:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:57:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:57:08","slug":"how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a pet panda cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_much_does_a_pet_panda_cost\" title=\"How much does a pet panda cost?\">How much does a pet panda cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_I_hug_a_panda\" title=\"Can I hug a panda?\">Can I hug a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_you_buy_a_panda_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you buy a panda as a pet?\">Can you buy a panda as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_much_is_a_pet_panda\" title=\"How much is a pet panda?\">How much is a pet panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_I_adopt_a_panda\" title=\"Can I adopt a panda?\">Can I adopt a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Do_pandas_like_to_be_hugged\" title=\"Do pandas like to be hugged?\">Do pandas like to be hugged?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Where_can_I_hug_panda\" title=\"Where can I hug panda?\">Where can I hug panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_you_touch_pandas\" title=\"Can you touch pandas?\">Can you touch pandas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_you_hug_a_baby_panda\" title=\"Can you hug a baby panda?\">Can you hug a baby panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_much_is_it_to_buy_a_panda\" title=\"How much is it to buy a panda?\">How much is it to buy a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_can_I_buy_pandas\" title=\"How can I buy pandas?\">How can I buy pandas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Do_pandas_bite_humans\" title=\"Do pandas bite humans?\">Do pandas bite humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_much_it_cost_to_buy_a_panda\" title=\"How much it cost to buy a panda?\">How much it cost to buy a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_pet_a_panda\" title=\"How much does it cost to pet a panda?\">How much does it cost to pet a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_you_adopt_a_panda_in_America\" title=\"Can you adopt a panda in America?\">Can you adopt a panda in America?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_much_does_a_panda_cost\" title=\"How much does a panda cost?\">How much does a panda cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#How_do_you_hug_a_panda\" title=\"How do you hug a panda?\">How do you hug a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_you_hug_baby_pandas\" title=\"Can you hug baby pandas?\">Can you hug baby pandas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Are_pandas_affectionate\" title=\"Are pandas affectionate?\">Are pandas affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_U_hug_a_panda\" title=\"Can U hug a panda?\">Can U hug a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_I_hold_a_panda\" title=\"Can I hold a panda?\">Can I hold a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_I_touch_a_panda\" title=\"Can I touch a panda?\">Can I touch a panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Where_can_I_see_a_real_panda\" title=\"Where can I see a real panda?\">Where can I see a real panda?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_you_pet_pandas\" title=\"Can you pet pandas?\">Can you pet pandas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-pet-panda-cost\/#Can_I_cuddle_a_panda\" title=\"Can I cuddle a panda?\">Can I cuddle a panda?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_pet_panda_cost\"><\/span>How much does a pet panda cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chinese government owns nearly all the giant pandas on earth. And American zoos will shell out <b>up to $1 million a year to rent just one. Most sign 10-year panda diplomacy contracts, and if any baby cubs are born, they pay an additional one-time $400,000 baby tax.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_hug_a_panda\"><\/span>Can I hug a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, although they are undeniably cute and cuddly-looking, you wouldnt want to get too close. <b>Giant pandas teeth, claws, fleas, ticks and mites mean you probably dont want to give them a hug, according to Steven Price, Canadas senior conservation director at the World Wildlife Fund.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_a_panda_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you buy a panda as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest reason is that you wont be able to get your hands on one; every giant panda in the world, even those in zoos here in the United States, is owned by China. As for red pandas, <b>it is illegal to adopt these animals as pets no matter where you live<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_pet_panda\"><\/span>How much is a pet panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chinese government owns nearly all the giant pandas on earth. And American zoos will shell out <b>up to $1 million a year to rent just one. Most sign 10-year panda diplomacy contracts, and if any baby cubs are born, they pay an additional one-time $400,000 baby tax.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_adopt_a_panda\"><\/span>Can I adopt a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Adoption Really Helps<\/b> Animal adoptions like yours give a huge boost to our work. They not only help fund projects to work with local communities to monitor giant panda movement and protect their habitat but also fund our other vital work around the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pandas_like_to_be_hugged\"><\/span>Do pandas like to be hugged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pandas hug for reassurance and safety  If youve seen the insanely cute video of a baby panda in a zoo hugging the leg of a zoo keeper as he attempts to clean the panda enclosure, youll know that <b>pandas are fond of hugging.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_hug_panda\"><\/span>Where can I hug panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top Places to See and Hug a Giant Panda<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chengdu Panda Base: Visitor-Friendly, Nearest to Chengdu. A baby panda.  <\/li>\n<li>Dujiangyan Panda Base: Volunteer to Feed a Panda Face-to-Face. Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Bifengxia Giant Panda Base: Stay with Pandas Longer.  <\/li>\n<li>Wolong Giant Panda Center: Real Hometown of Wild Pandas.  <\/li>\n<li>Beijing Zoo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_touch_pandas\"><\/span>Can you touch pandas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>over a year ago. <b>In Chengdu Panda base, now it is impossible to hold a panda, but in Dujiangyan Panda Base, you can do it and also you can also do the Panda Volunteer Program.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hug_a_baby_panda\"><\/span>Can you hug a baby panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To hug a panda, one has to pay a fee of RMB 1800 which is actually a donation to Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation  Research Center for the Giant Panda. Only RMB (cash) is accepted. 2. Reservation has to be made to the panda base.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_it_to_buy_a_panda\"><\/span>How much is it to buy a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason is because China leases the each panda to zoos for <b>$2 million (in panda cost and research). And then there are the habitats the zoos must build, plus the expensive diets they have &#8211; oh, and if theres a baby, thats another $600,000 per year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_buy_pandas\"><\/span>How can I buy pandas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Giant pandas have a pretty strong bite.<\/b> No matter how many adorable videos youve seen of pandas, dont approach a giant panda in the wild. They have strong grips and can deliver powerful bites that are strong enough to harm a human leg.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pandas_bite_humans\"><\/span>Do pandas bite humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Adoption Really Helps<\/b> Animal adoptions like yours give a huge boost to our work. They not only help fund projects to work with local communities to monitor giant panda movement and protect their habitat but also fund our other vital work around the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_it_cost_to_buy_a_panda\"><\/span>How much it cost to buy a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest reason is that you wont be able to get your hands on one; every giant panda in the world, even those in zoos here in the United States, is owned by China. As for red pandas, <b>it is illegal to adopt these animals as pets no matter where you live<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_pet_a_panda\"><\/span>How much does it cost to pet a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason is because China leases the each panda to zoos for <b>$2 million (in panda cost and research). And then there are the habitats the zoos must build, plus the expensive diets they have &#8211; oh, and if theres a baby, thats another $600,000 per year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_adopt_a_panda_in_America\"><\/span>Can you adopt a panda in America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest reason is that you wont be able to get your hands on one; every giant panda in the world, even those in zoos here in the United States, is owned by China. As for red pandas, <b>it is illegal to adopt these animals as pets no matter where you live<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_panda_cost\"><\/span>How much does a panda cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Giant pandas have come to symbolize endangered species and international wildlife conservation efforts around the world. <b>Your adoption is symbolic and your donation will be used where it is needed most to help protect Americas wildlife. Standard shipping via USPS is included in your adoption.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_hug_a_panda\"><\/span>How do you hug a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summary on the Giant Panda Bases in Sichuan.The place to see pandasChengdu Research Base for Giant Panda BreedingDriving hours from ChengduAccessVery easyActivitiesSeeing baby pandasVisit timeHalf-day3 more columns<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hug_baby_pandas\"><\/span>Can you hug baby pandas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are pandas friendly, though? Well, the truth is <b>pandas are not as friendly as their appearance may imply. Pandas are naturally solitary animals, and even though they are typically not a threat to humans, they neither do not like being bothered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pandas_affectionate\"><\/span>Are pandas affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In practice, this inclination to solitude means that pandas dont have anything that wed recognize as a family dynamic, whether or not theyre in human care. Despite that, the panda keepers I spoke with told me that <b>pandas can develop significantif temporary and highly conditionalrelationships with humans<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_U_hug_a_panda\"><\/span>Can U hug a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, although they are undeniably cute and cuddly-looking, you wouldnt want to get too close. <b>Giant pandas teeth, claws, fleas, ticks and mites mean you probably dont want to give them a hug, according to Steven Price, Canadas senior conservation director at the World Wildlife Fund.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_hold_a_panda\"><\/span>Can I hold a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You only get to sit with the panda for about 30 seconds but its the only place in the world that allows tourists to do it and it is worth every second. Make sure you book in advance and be aware it is 300 USD per person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_touch_a_panda\"><\/span>Can I touch a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>over a year ago. <b>In Chengdu Panda base, now it is impossible to hold a panda, but in Dujiangyan Panda Base, you can do it and also you can also do the Panda Volunteer Program.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_see_a_real_panda\"><\/span>Where can I see a real panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Places to spot a Panda<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Giant Panda Research  Breeding Center, Chengdu, China.  <\/li>\n<li>Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan, China.  <\/li>\n<li>River Safari, Singapore.  <\/li>\n<li>Ocean Park, Hong Kong.  <\/li>\n<li>Bifengxia Giant Panda Base, Yaan, Sichuan, China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>24-Jan-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pet_pandas\"><\/span>Can you pet pandas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest reason is that you wont be able to get your hands on one; every giant panda in the world, even those in zoos here in the United States, is owned by China. As for red pandas, <b>it is illegal to adopt these animals as pets no matter where you live<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cuddle_a_panda\"><\/span>Can I cuddle a panda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do want to cuddle a panda &#8211; <b>you need to get there early as they only do it after the pandas are fed in the morning, and if the pandas arent in the mood to be held, then it doesnt happen at all.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much does a pet panda cost?Can I hug a panda?Can you buy a panda as a pet?How much is a pet panda?Can I adopt a panda?Do pandas like to be hugged?Where can I hug panda?Can you touch pandas?Can you hug a baby panda?How much is it to buy a panda?How can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82414"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82414"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82414\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}