As Japan adapts to life without its beloved giant pandas in 2025, one theme park is getting creative with 'Keeper for a Day' programs that let visitors feed robotic bears and maintain bamboo forests. The initiative comes after all pandas returned to the Chinese mainland earlier this year under conservation agreements.
🐾 "We wanted to keep that magical panda energy alive while educating about wildlife protection," says park manager Hiro Tanaka. The experience includes VR simulations of panda care routines and interactive exhibits about cross-border conservation efforts.
Tourism analysts note visitor numbers initially dropped 40% post-panda departure, but the new program has brought back 65% of that loss since its October launch. Pro tip: Nighttime 'bioluminescent bamboo maze' tickets are selling out fastest! 🌟🎍
