Private Tour

Private Dujiangyan Panda Base Panda Rescue Center Volunteer for a Day

From USD 307

4.39

41 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

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Volunteer for a day with giant pandas on a private tour at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center. Help record panda behavior, clean enclosures(if you'd like to) and prepare food with a professional animal keeper as you get up close to China’s beloved black and white bears. Your volunteer service and program fee help ensure the survival of this vital species and contribute to the important work of the non-profit research facility — one of three bases that are part of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP). Lunch and round-trip hotel transport by private vehicle from Chengdu are included.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entry/Admission - Dujiangyan Panda Center

Professional English-speaking guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Honorary certificate and souvenir from Panda Center

Buffet lunch

Volunteer and donation fees

Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Options

Standard Volunteering Tour

Full day volunteer tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.39

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

No closeup with pandas
COTY H,
May 20, 2024
- Viator
1.00
If you are looking for close up experience with pandas, this is not the tour. The closest we got was watching the keeper fed a panda for about 2 minutes, and we cannot take pictures during the process! The rest of the day was very cheesy. Not worth the money spent.
Once in a life time trip
HayleyAbc,
Dec 19, 2019
- Viator
5.00
arrived at Wolong panda centre and was quickly put to work cleaning up the enclosure (removing bamboo & scooping poo) whilst a hungry panda watched my every move. It was great to see how well looked after they are. After cleaning, had the chance to feed a panda before wandering the centre and watching the pandas do their thing. I then got to feed a baby panda and pat it (omg cuteness overload). Then more walking around the centre before lunch at the staff canteen (delicious food). After lunch I learnt how to make panda cakes before going back to feed the panda and baby panda again before heading home. This was definitely a once in a lifetime experience and though expensive, well worth it for panda lovers. Highly recommend
A great day but overpriced
Belinda S,
May 3, 2019
- Viator
4.00
The overall experience was great. I had a guide “Worley” who was an absolute delight. A fountain of knowledge, a real chatter box and good English. I learnt a lot, not just about the Pandas but many things about China and Chinese life in general. However it was way too expensive. I paid almost US$400 for one person! It was worth it at $200. The Booking system was misrepresented as it advertises one price and is not even close when you click on it. I know it said “from” and certain aspects increase the price, but this was almost double! And no explanation given why! There were many tours on offer all at different prices. It was quite confusing.
MY two daughters really enjoyed this...
Bryan B,
Jul 18, 2018
- Viator
4.00
MY two daughters really enjoyed this experience. Feeding the pandas was amazing and we were really able to get close to them for some great pictures. I have always loved bears so it was wonderful to see what goes into taking care of them here. We actually wish there would have been a bit more work for us to do. It seems they have so many tourists coming through for this that there really isn't enough work to do. My other concern is also that they advertise these Pandas are being treated to be released back into the wild, however we saw no signs that they would be released. It appears they are only being kept for breeding purposes and to raise money from the tourists. All in all it was still a good experience and we are happy to help contribute to keeping the Panda Breed thriving.
This is an amazing opportunity to be...
Elaine T,
Jan 5, 2018
- Viator
5.00
This is an amazing opportunity to be so close to pandas. I couldn't believe I would be face-to-face with a panda, so close that I could feel their breath while feeding them. All the chores we performed were easy and fun. Our super guide, Jenny, was very knowledgeable of the Panda Center as well as Chengdu. Sam, from Samtour, always responded quickly to all of my questions. Thank you Jenny and Sam for making our visit so magical and memorable.