Lehigh Valley Zoo is excited to announce the construction of a new habitat for red pandas! We are reimagining the space that previously housed the North American prairie dogs into an exhibit that will stand the test of time. This habitat will be designed to meet the standards of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the zoo’s accrediting body. We will work closely with the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP) to identify the best possible red pandas to welcome to our zoo in 2024.
As we build this exhibit, we are looking towards the future. As part of Lehigh Valley Zoo’s master plan, we will be introducing species native to Asia to the zoo. Red pandas are the first species that we plan to welcome from this region, and we are excited to continue to bring in new and different species, ones that have not yet been a part of our zoo family. The zoo plans to focus on species from the Himalayan region as they are temperature hardy and will be able to handle our North American climate year-round.
Lehigh Valley Zoo is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that relies on the support of our community to grow and prosper. You can help us welcome red pandas to the Lehigh Valley through your donation to support the construction of this new habitat! Your meaningful gift is not only making an investment to welcome red pandas in 2024, but it is making an investment in the zoo’s ability to welcome new species in the future.
Red pandas are an endangered species, with a population reported to be less than 10,000 in the wild, as a result of deforestation, poaching, accidental trapping, and illegal pet trade. By providing a home for red pandas at Lehigh Valley Zoo, we will be focusing on the zoo’s vision of the conservation of the species, while educating our guests about the importance of wildlife conservation.
As part of this project, Lehigh Valley Zoo will support Red Panda Network, a conservation organization that works directly with local communities, empowering the people who live alongside red pandas to secure sustainable livelihoods and live harmoniously with local wildlife.
Lehigh Valley Zoo, in conjunction with project manager D&S Elite Construction, Inc., is excited to announce that construction of the zoo’s new habitat for red pandas is underway. The exhibit is expected to be completed for a Grand Opening later this spring. Check back here for project updates!
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RED PANDAmonium has begun at the Lehigh Valley Zoo!
We have joined RED PANDAmonium and hope you can help to!
Thanks to our partnership with the Lehigh Valley Zoo for every $25 donation you will receive one entry into our special drawing to win our custom gift basket!
The gift basket valued over $750 includes lots of D&S Elite Construction, Inc. and Lehigh Valley Zoo goodies PLUS the winner and a guest are invited to attend the exclusive Red Panda Preview Party on June 6th! Winner will be drawn on Tuesday, May 28th.
Symbolically adopt a red panda to help us welcome Red Pandas in 2024! Each ADOPT an Animal package comes with a lovable plush, a photo of the animal, an animal fact sheet, a certificate of adoption, and daytime admission tickets to the zoo!
For a limited time, Receive $5 off of $25, for every $25 you donate to RED PANDAmonium! After you donate through (this link) you will receive an email confirmation. Bring that with you on your next visit to the Lehigh Valley Zoo to redeem you discount in our Nature Store! Check out all of the great Red Panda merchandise in stock to help us celebrate and support this great addition to the Zoo! *Supplies are limited
You can purchase enrichment items and needed supplies from one of our wishlists and directly support our red pandas and keeper staff!
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