Summer 2026: Family-friendly tours in Guangdong, Sichuan & Guilin — Get a free itinerary →

Get Free Quote
Get Free Quote

Trip Overview

Want to become a panda keeper for a day? Feed giant pandas, prepare their food, and receive your own volunteer certificate in Chengdu. From fresh bamboo and carrots to handmade panda cakes, this is one of the most interactive panda experiences in China.

Get closer to China’s national treasure as you observe pandas eating, resting, and playing from a much shorter distance than regular visitors.

Trip Highlights

Panda Keeper Experience:

Carry fresh bamboo, split bamboo stalks, and help clean panda play areas and enclosures like a real panda keeper.

Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience
Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience
Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience

Close Panda Interaction:

Observe and spend time near giant pandas while learning about their daily routines and behaviors.

Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience
Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience

Panda Feeding Experience:

Participate in making panda food and enjoy a hands-on feeding-related experience.

Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience
Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience

Volunteer Certificate:

Receive an official panda volunteer certificate and commemorative souvenir.

Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience
Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience
Chengdu Panda Volunteer One-Day Experience

Detailed Itinerary

1-Day Chengdu Panda Keeper Experience Itinerary

Morning – Noon – Afternoon | Panda Keeper Experience Program

Meals: Lunch Included
Accommodation: N/A
Transport: Self-arranged / Private transfer optional
Itinerary: Arrive at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Science Education Service Center for registration and check-in. Receive your volunteer uniform, attend safety training, and sign the safety agreement. Experience the daily work of a panda keeper, including preparing bamboo, cleaning panda enclosures, and assisting with sanitation tasks. At noon, enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine together with the staff at the employee dining hall while watching a giant panda documentary about panda conservation and research efforts. In the afternoon, join a panda nutrition workshop and learn how to make traditional panda steamed corn cakes. Continue with a panda-themed creative DIY activity using modeling clay. Return the volunteer uniform and receive your volunteer certificate and souvenir before the program ends.

What's Included

Included

  • Ticket: Chengdu Panda Volunteer Experience admission ticket
  • Experience: Interactive giant panda volunteer activities
  • Service: Professional driver-guide service and Chengdu city transfers within the Third Ring Road area

Not Included

  • Personal expenses and costs during free time.
  • Additional expenses caused by weather conditions, transportation delays, or other unforeseen circumstances are not included.

Traveler Reviews 0

Want a Custom Itinerary?

Tell us your travel dates, interests, and budget — our experts will design a personalized China experience just for you.

Start Planning Your Trip