The high price of keeping giant pandas in global zoos
In short: Giant pandas are not owned by the zoos that house them. This video explores the complex international loan system that governs how these animals travel the world and the significant costs involved.
Most giant pandas currently residing in zoos across cities like D.C., London, Adelaide, and Madrid are technically on loan from China. These arrangements typically last for 5 or 10 years.
These loans are not free; they come at a substantial price, reflecting the high value placed on the species and the logistical requirements of their international movement.
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