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Red Panda Day

Franklin Park Zoo

September 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate International Red Panda Day! Come discover how you can help save red pandas, and prepare to be bamboozled by these ring-tailed rascals! 

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Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. Event takes place rain or shine!

Talk to educators and members of the red panda care team, and don’t miss the activity station for kids. Be ready to smile for photos with a costumed red panda mascot greeting guests at the entrance.

Committed to Conservation

We participate in the Red Panda Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative, inter-zoo program coordinated nationally through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SSPs help to ensure the survival of selected species in zoos and aquariums, most of which are threatened or endangered, and enhance conservation of these species in the wild. 

Just "Fur" Fun

  • Come dressed for the occasion! Visit our Kids' Corner to print your own red panda mask (pictured here).

  • Print a red panda bookmark.

  • Learn more about red pandas.

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