Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK) has long recognised the critical importance of conservation for this iconic species, dedicating substantial resources and expertise to ensure the survival of this endangered species. To date, we have allocated over HK$30 million to support over 90 conservation research projects, nature education initiatives, and capacity-building programmes related to wild giant pandas. Our efforts have protected and restored vital giant panda habitats, including over 375 square kilometres of protected areas and bamboo forests. The Giant Panda Rebuilding Fund which established by OPCFHK in July 2017, was one of the key funding initiatives for giant panda conservation.

A key achievement of OPCFHK has been the funded training of over 1,100 frontline conservation workers in China. This training has enhanced the management of giant panda nature reserves and promoted sustainable conservation practices. Additionally, we have established 3 wildlife corridors to combat habitat fragmentation, which is a serious threat to the giant pandas’ survival. In Wanglang National Nature Reserve, our efforts led to a livestock grazing ban, further safeguarding the panda’s natural habitat.

OPCFHK continues to support groundbreaking research that advances giant panda conservation. A project led by Dr Binbin Li, Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Duke Kunshan University, and funded by OPCFHK, examined sustainable grazing and its impact on giant panda habitats during the period from July 2018 to May 2024. This nearly 6-year research quantified the damage caused by livestock grazing on bamboo ecosystems and other vegetation essential to pandas.

Another notable project led by Professor Desheng Li, Deputy Director of China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda, and supported by OPCFHK, aims to deepen our understanding of how reintroduced giant pandas adapt to the wild after human care. While some reintroduction efforts have been successful, gaps remain in understanding long-term behavioural adaptations. This study tracks the movement and foraging strategies of released pandas over time, comparing their behaviours with wild individuals. The findings will refine reintroduction models, ultimately improving future efforts to reintroduce pandas and other endangered species into the wild.

OPCFHK remains committed to advancing giant panda conservation. With the arrival of Ocean Park’s giant panda ambassadors, we are excited to continue inspiring a deeper understanding and appreciation of this incredible species through actively promoting educational and community engagement programmes. Meanwhile, please support us by charitable donations and work together.

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