Finnish zoo returning pandas to China eight years early, calling them ‘too costly to keep’

Facing financial challenges and a drop in visitors, Ähtäri Zoo in Finland plans to return two giant pandas to China eight years early. Loaned in 2018 for a 15-year term, the pandas Lumi and Pyry will be sent back later this year due to high upkeep costs.

Sep 26, 2024 - 21:00

Finnish zoo returning pandas to China eight years early, calling them ‘too costly to keep’

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Facing financial challenges and a drop in visitors, Ähtäri Zoo in Finland plans to return two giant pandas to China eight years early. Loaned in 2018 for a 15-year term, the pandas Lumi and Pyry will be sent back later this year due to high upkeep costs.