South Australia will welcome two news pandas to Adelaide Zoo after the state government welcomed the offer from the People’s Republic of China.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the announcement on Sunday during his visit to the zoo, marking the first visit by a Chinese Premier to Australia since 2017.
The South Australian Government will collaborate with the Commonwealth Government, Adelaide Zoo, and Chinese officials to select the pandas and complete all necessary steps before their arrival.
To strengthen their efforts in Giant Panda conservation, the South Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration. The agreement aims to improve cooperation between the two governments in promoting panda conservation.
Adelaide Zoo’s current pandas, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, have been a popular attraction since their arrival to SA in 2009, drawing visitors from near and far.
“We warmly welcome the offer from Premier Li of two new pandas at the Adelaide Zoo, and we look forward to working through the details of their arrival over coming months,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
“Wang Wang and Fu Ni have been a major drawcard at the Adelaide Zoo, delighting visitors from across the world. We know a new pair will provide further delight for many years to come.
“This is yet another sign of the strengthening of our relationship with China, South Australia’s largest export market and a very important trade and economic partner for our state.”
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