Panda-tastic!
Panda-tastic!
Although our giant pandas left Edinburgh Zoo in 2023, they are an important part of our story, and we hope you enjoy learning more about them!
Topic outline
- Panda-tastic!
- The Big Arrival
The Big Arrival
Explore Yang Guang and Tian Tian's arrival with our newspaper challenge!
The Big Arrival Newspaper ActivityPanda Journey News Clips
- Panda Enclosures
Panda Enclosures
Panda homes
What do you need to make sure the only giant pandas in the UK have the best enclosure possible? Discover their homes from new unseen views and try to spot their favourite places!
Learn more about some of the important features of our giant panda enclosures. Then challenge yourself in our matching game!
What do pandas use that for?
Learn about how our pandas use these different parts of their enclosure.
Explore enclosure elementsEnclosure Matching Challenge
Match these panda enclosure items with things us humans would use for the same job.
Challenge yourself!Wild Panda Habitats Quiz Time
How does their enclosures compare to the lives of pandas in the wild?
Wild Panda Quiz - Panda cake!
Panda cake!
Did you know pandas love cake too?! Their cakes are a little different to ours so watch behind-the-scenes below to learn more and then try making your own human version with our cupcake decorations.
Panda Cake
Human Cupcakes
Panda Ice
If you're more of a fan of ice lollies, the pandas love them too!
- Panda tumbles
Panda tumbles
Ever seen a panda tumble? Try doing a roly poly like our pandas do with their help below. They love to have a go in the snow when no-one is watching too!
- Quick Links
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Enjoyed these activities?
Go Beyond the Panda to learn more about China, its other animals and the Mandarin language, or learn more about the amazing giant panda with our slightly more advanced Pondering Pandas short course.
Beyond the Panda Pondering Pandas
