In celebration of International Red Panda Day on September 19, we’re hosting a whole weekend of fun and educational activities!

Learn all about these incredible animals through games, discovery tables, and special Zoo Chats. Make a small donation and pick up an awesome red panda souvenir. All funds raised will support the Red Panda Network.

Dates: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Zoo Event Tent (except for Zoo Chats).
All activities, unless noted, are included with Zoo admission.

Face Painting
Get your face painted by the artists from Mama K Paints - open to all ages!

Red Panda Ranger Challenge
Can you complete all the tasks to become a Red Panda Ranger? Pick up a passport and get a stamp when you complete all the activities:

• The Balance Beam - Red pandas need excellent balance to navigate the tall tree branches in their home habitats. Can you complete our red panda balance beam course?
• Plinko - Play our special edition of Plinko to learn how you can help protect red pandas and their habitat.
• Feed the Red Panda Game - Answer questions about what you've learned to earn a chance to toss a food-themed bean bag into the mouth of a cartoon red panda.
• Red Panda Scavenger Hunt - Red pandas are excellent at hide-and-seek. Can you find all the ones hiding in Toucan Ridge?
• Recycling Challenge, Hosted by Recycle Everywhere - Take our recycling challenge and discover how you can help protect fragile habitats around the world!

Red Panda Souvenir Station ($)
Make a small donation to the Red Panda Network and pick up a cute button, a custom-made greeting card, a tiny tail, or a custom tote bag. 

Red Panda Adaptation Station
Do you know where red pandas live, what they eat, or what their poop looks like? Learn fascinating facts about these amazing animals at our adaptation station.

PLUS: Special red panda Zoo Chats, photo-ops, appearances by Winston the Polar Bear, and more!