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Asked by J from canada | Apr. 19, 2014 12:23

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Size of Panda

I was thinking of going to the Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding this May 2014. How old and how large are the pandas that you can hug? I would really like to have one small enough to sit on my lap. Thanks for your help!

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Answered by Bill | Apr. 19, 2014 22:07

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Hi, J.
It is hard to describe how big it is, but I can tell you that you can let the pandas sit on your legs and you can hug it for about one minutes. Usually, it is just a young panda.

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Answered by J | Apr. 20, 2014 17:48

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Thanks Bill! I appreciate your taking the time to answer... :)
There are so many images online where you see people holding a panda the size of a larger stuffed animal.. while other images have people sitting beside much larger pandas but they can't really hug or hold it. I would really like to be able to hold one. :)
Hopefully I can figure out the current size and age of the pandas.

Thanks again!

J.

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Answered by Jodi | May. 13, 2014 18:27

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I was just there last week. The pandas that you are allowed to hold are the 8-10 month olds and they are truly magnificent! I wish I could post a picture of me and the little one named Sa... what an incredible experience. Be sure to bring the 2000 CNY in cash as they do not accept credit cards. Have fun!!

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Answered by J | May. 28, 2014 17:27

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Hi!

I just returned from China myself a couple days ago. I did end up going to Chengdu and going through the Keeper Experience. I had my photo taken with a 9 months old girl panda.. so absolutely adorable. Loved her.. It was the best day ever!! :)

J.

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Answered by L | Jun. 24, 2014 22:54

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Hi J, the Keeper Experience sounds great! Is this something you had to arrange in advance or did you arrange it the day you got to the reserve? Thanks for your help! L from Canada.

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Answered by J | Jun. 25, 2014 08:29

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You will need to book it in advance b/c all the spaces fill up fast. You won't be able to do it if you just show up on the day.. We reserved it a couple weeks before going.

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Answered by Laura | Jul. 04, 2014 01:38

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Hi J
I'm going to the panda base in October and want to do the panda experience but just wondered how I would go about booking it in advance? Did you use a website or agency?

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Answered by J | Jul. 10, 2014 21:44

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I just went to their website and sent an email listing myself and my husband by name, and when I wanted to be there. They list that they want you to call, but I figured the language barrier/accent (over a phone) and time difference would make it a bit tricky.. so I sent an email. They confirmed the next day. :)
It was really quite easy!
In case they forget to mention to you in the email, you will need to bring cash. No credit cards.

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Answered by Sandra Ingham | Jul. 22, 2014 07:01

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How did you make the reservation?

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Answered by Vivian | Jul. 22, 2014 22:43

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I booked that through sending them an email and they replied me fast to confirm my travel date. I remember the email address is pandabase@panda.org.cn.

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Answered by J | Jul. 23, 2014 16:59

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I just sent an email..

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