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Location: Chengdu, China
Duration: Minimum 1 week commitment.
Cost: 350 Euros for 1 week placement. This includes 24 hours support, airport pickup/dropoff, all accommodation and food.
Travel: You will be met at Chengdu Airport by a project representative and taken to the project location.
Work: Play your part in saving the Giant Panda from extinction.
Introduction
You are needed to play a part in safeguarding the future of these rare bears. The Giant Panda is one of the most delightful and captivating of animals, yet one of the most endangered species in the world. The best scientific estimates place the total population of all Pandas at only about 1600.
The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) is located in Wolong Nature Reserve and was established by the Chinese government in cooperation with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 1980. Over the last 20 years, the centre has successfully resolved three main problems of Panda breeding, namely difficulty in mating, achieving pregnancy and infant survival. These factors have restricted Panda reproduction for a long time. There are now in a total of 43 litters with a total of 66 cubs.
The captive panda population of CCRCGP started from an initial population of just 6 to now over 70. In order to nurture the development of the captive Giant Panda, the State Forestry Administrative Bureau have invested 27.6 million RMB to build a new Panda base, which is whee you will be working.
Daily Life
You will get to;
* Prepare food for the Pandas such as apples, panda bread, carrots etc.
* Carry lots of bamboo
* Serve their food
* Clean their enclosures
* Observe and monitor for research purposes
* Help to provide medical care for the pandas alongside the local vets
You will also get to spend time up close with the Pandas, take photos of them and get to know the beautiful surrounding area.
Accommodation
You will be staying in a hotel located inside the Panda Conservation base, enclosed by mountains. There are 2 - 3 beds per room with en-suite bathrooms and 24-hour hot water. You will have free access to a washing machine.
You will be provided with 3 meals in the hotel restaurant. You will get to taste authentic Chinese food!
Requirements
* Min age 18
* Minimum 1 week commitment
* Reasonable physical fitness
* Ability to work in a hot climate
* Basic Spoken English
* Full travel & medical insurance
* Full vaccinations
* Necessary flights & visas
NO commission is added to the cost of this project by Global Nomadic. We ask instead for a flat placement fee of £125 per project (paid securely via Paypal). We offer full pre-departure support, ongoing email assistance and a full range of discounts with our selected partners.
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