From Chengdu: Giant Panda Volunteer Experience

Spend an unforgettable, meaningful day with authentic giant panda conservation volunteer work in Chengdu. We offer convenient private hotel pickup and transfer directly to a professional panda conservation base. Upon arrival, register with your original passport, then attend an English briefing and volunteer training. Change into a standard volunteer uniform to start hands-on keeper tasks: cleaning panda enclosures, cutting fresh bamboo, preparing panda meals, and learning about giant pandas' daily habits. After a delicious lunch at the base restaurant, you'll join an informative panda conservation talk and watch a wildlife protection documentary. Explore the base with a guide to see giant pandas relaxing, eating bamboo, and playing in their natural environment. At the end of the experience, you'll receive an official volunteer certificate and take group photos before being safely transferred back to your Chengdu hotel—taking home precious memories of supporting wildlife conservation. Three base options are available: Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden, Wolong China Giant Panda Garden Shenshuping Base, and Ya'an Bifengxia Giant Panda Base. Important Note: Dujiangyan Base has been closed for renovation since April 23, 2026; the official reopening date will be announced later. Age requirement: 6–70 years old. Children aged 6–12 must be accompanied by a paying adult, with the same rate for both adults and children. Advanced booking (at least 6 days prior) is required.

Here below is the schedule you need work there:

8:40-9:00am: Complete registration procedure, put on the work suit and gloves, wear the volunteer pass card.

9:00-10:00am: Start to clean the cages and enclosure, as well as cracking bamboos, carry out the leftovers, etc.

10:00-11:00am:Walk around other panda enclosures to see the adorable black and white animals.

11:00-11:30am:Watch giant panda keepers feed the pandas with bamboo, carrots, panda cakes and apples at close range.

11:30-13:00pm:Lunch break.

13:00-14:00pm:Watch a panda documentary to learn more about the scientific facts and the life of panda.

14:00-15:00pm:Clean cages and feed pandas again.

15:00-15:30pm:Make panda cakes and be issued the certificate of panda volunteer.

15:30-17:30pm:Drive back to downtown Chengdu.

Pls notice that this is a rough schedule for the day tour, it may be affected by the panda's conditions.