Two young red pandas from the Shanghai Zoo have arrived at the Taipei Zoo over the weekend and are reported to be in good condition.
The red panda pair consists of a three-year-old male and a two-year-old female. They arrived at the zoo at dawn on Saturday. The Taipei Zoo said the animals will join the exhibit area after completing a month of quarantine. They are expected to help maintain the genetic diversity of the zoo's existing red panda family. The exchange stems from agreements reached at the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum. Since 2010, the two zoos have conducted multiple exchanges in animal care, veterinary treatment and scientific research.