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  • A Giant Farewell

    A Giant Farewell

    A giant panda zoomed into their eyes and ears

    Bamboo Bon Voyage!

    We have been delighted to have Yang Guang and Tian Tian with us for the last 12 years, and now it's time for a giant farewell for our giant pandas!

    As the UK's only giant pandas, they have been incredibly popular with people around Scotland and the world, helping to connect millions of people with nature. We are providing as many opportunities as possible for people to say goodbye and celebrate the tremendous impact these two charismatic bears have had on our communities helping to create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.


    • 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!

  • Monochrome March

    An panda lying in the grass in a water colour illustrated style

    Read along on our Monochrome March story and join a lost little panda and other black and white friends at Edinburgh Zoo.

    Read along now!

    • Activities for Educators

      To support learners and educators we have prepared a variety of online activities and resources themed around our amazing giant pandas and their conservation, as well as further suggested activities to support planning.

      • a baby panda

        Virtual Adventure

        Join a young panda as they make some new friends in a bid to get home

        First Level

        Adventure awaits...

      • Male Panda through the trees

        Predator or Prey

        Find out more about pandas and their role within the forest ecosystem

         Second Level

        Explore the resources

      • a panda up a tree

        A Panda's Place

        Explore and debate the threats facing giant panda and their ecosystem

        Third and Forth Level

        Find out more!

      A panda eating some bamboo

      Beyond the Panda

      View a variety of language learning resources developing cultural knowledge and exploring amazing animals from around the world.

       First - Second Level

      Go Beyond the Panda!

      A panda eating some bamboo

      Interdisciplinary learning grids

      Plan your Interdisciplinary Learning Block with our helpful planners

       Early - Second Level

      Curriculum links and proposed activity planners

      • Bamboozled!

        We've teamed up with The School Musical Company to bring you Bamboozled, an extraordinary musical adventure promoting the message of conservation!

        Find out more!

        • Choose your Goodbye...

          To support learners and educators we have prepared a variety of self-led learning activities to support group visits.

          • a baby panda

            A MoNoChrome March

            Explore some of our iconic monochrome animals and how they move.

             Early to First Level

            March On...

          • Male Panda through the trees

            Bear or Not a BEar?

            Explore the biodiversity of animals at Edinburgh Zoo and discuss their similarities and differences.                  

             Second Level

            Download here

          • a panda up a tree

            Flagship species

            Explore the role of Ambassador animals and how they share an important conservation message.                      

            Third and Forth Level

            Explore our Ambassadors



          • Fun for families!

            • A panda eating bamboo

              Say Farewell!

              Share your memories of our pandas or take part in some panda crafts!

              Say goodbye!

            • A panda sat in a tree

              Pandatastic

              Learn more about Yang Guang and Tian Tian, pandas in the wild and conservation

              Learn Together

            • A panda eating bamboo

              Visit the pandas!

              Find out more about the Giant Farewell and see our pandas before they leave!

              Visit our site...