So glad I happened to be in Calgary for the 2019 gathering. And not regretting buying TWO panda stuffies in honor of the twinkies. Too bad it didn’t work out for me to be in DC this Fall. Please keep me posted on any future expeditions. I have a cousin living in Doha where a new pair of pandas are now living…..might they need some visitors?? Any plans for China whenever that might be possible?
Not sure about Doha, and China continues to be problematic of planning travel there. There are pandas all over Europe, not to mention in Edinburgh. Those are more possible, seems like.
I remember these travels of this group! They have such a good time seeing pandas and have such a good time with each other!
Calgary could not feed their pandas because bamboo had to be shipped in by various modes of transport. Calgary had to ship their
Pandas and cubbies to China so they would not starve to death!The SMITHSONIAN Zoo in Washington, DC, grows its own bamboo(remember, the area around DC is perfect for growing bamboo!!)
As a matter of fact, when the Kickstarter Group went to China, that is when I decided I needed to have pandas in my life--either my inner self or my outer self--and I have never looked back! Pandas forever!🐼❤️
I think the food problem started even before the pandemic. something about the cancellation of a direct daily flight from Chengdu. Those pandas were very particular about their boo. I think SDZ offered their boo, since their pandas had left by then, but I don't thing Calgary's pandas liked it. Western WA also grows bamboo easily. I have neighbors that need a couple pandas to keep their roadside bamboo patch under control.
So glad I happened to be in Calgary for the 2019 gathering. And not regretting buying TWO panda stuffies in honor of the twinkies. Too bad it didn’t work out for me to be in DC this Fall. Please keep me posted on any future expeditions. I have a cousin living in Doha where a new pair of pandas are now living…..might they need some visitors?? Any plans for China whenever that might be possible?
Not sure about Doha, and China continues to be problematic of planning travel there. There are pandas all over Europe, not to mention in Edinburgh. Those are more possible, seems like.
Did I mention you got 2 pandas? ha! no you did!
I remember these travels of this group! They have such a good time seeing pandas and have such a good time with each other!
Calgary could not feed their pandas because bamboo had to be shipped in by various modes of transport. Calgary had to ship their
Pandas and cubbies to China so they would not starve to death!The SMITHSONIAN Zoo in Washington, DC, grows its own bamboo(remember, the area around DC is perfect for growing bamboo!!)
As a matter of fact, when the Kickstarter Group went to China, that is when I decided I needed to have pandas in my life--either my inner self or my outer self--and I have never looked back! Pandas forever!🐼❤️
I think the food problem started even before the pandemic. something about the cancellation of a direct daily flight from Chengdu. Those pandas were very particular about their boo. I think SDZ offered their boo, since their pandas had left by then, but I don't thing Calgary's pandas liked it. Western WA also grows bamboo easily. I have neighbors that need a couple pandas to keep their roadside bamboo patch under control.
I still laugh out loud recalling our takeover of the Calgary Zoo Panda Pavilion gift shop. What a hoot!
I bet they still talk about it.
Have been daydreaming about Vienna next December for pandas (hopefully with snow), Christmas markets, and Royal Lipizzaner horses. Trifecta!