Wildlife sanctuaries and zoos often help red pandas stay cool in hot weather by providing ice beds, chilled marble slabs, misting systems, and air-conditioned dens, especially when temperatures rise above 25°C (77°F). These measures prevent heat stress and mimic the cool conditions of their natural mountain habitats. Facilities like the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Shanghai Safari Park even offer ice blocks for red pandas to lounge on during heatwaves. Interestingly, red pandas are among the f

While our red pandas enjoy their snacks, we'll show you a simple way to tell them apart! Sampson, who's eating bamboo, has a darker face & streaks that come right to his eyes. Nyima, who's om nomming a fig, has a much lighter face. Happy International Red Panda Day! | Indianapolis Zoo