Three giant pandas, Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei, are set to return to the Chinese mainland in 2024, as announced by the Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium on Tuesday. 🐼✈️
The beloved pandas have been residing at the Pairi Daiza zoo for several years, charming visitors with their playful antics and distinctive black-and-white coats. Their return marks the end of a successful loan agreement between the Belgian zoo and their home country.
China has long engaged in panda diplomacy, sharing these rare and endangered creatures with zoos around the world to promote conservation efforts and foster international goodwill. The return of Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei is a significant moment for both Pairi Daiza and the Chinese mainland, reaffirming the strong ties between the organizations involved.
Zoo enthusiasts and panda fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the pandas' homecoming, hoping that they will continue to thrive in their native habitat and contribute to ongoing conservation initiatives. 🌍💚
Pairi Daiza zoo has expressed gratitude to the Chinese mainland for the opportunity to host these magnificent animals, assuring that the pandas will return in excellent health and spirit.
