International Red Panda Day

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00AM – 2:00PM

 

Celebrating the original panda with a day full of activities and events!

🐾 Visit the Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage to see all of our red pandas in their homes
🐾 Make special red panda-inspired arts & crafts projects
🐾 Chat with a red panda zookeeper, ask questions, and find out how we care for our animals
🐾 Meet our roving red panda mascot for a photo

Did you know: There are two recognized types of red pandas – the Himalayan red panda and the Chinse red panda. They differ in geographic range and size. Zoo Boise is home to both species.

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Closeup of a female Chinese red panda behind bamboo leaves.