The zoo, a private company, had invested over 8 million euros ($8.92 million) in the facility where the animals live and faced annual costs of 1.5 million euros for their upkeep, including a preservat

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep, the chair of the zoo's board told Reuters on Tuesday.

Why a zoo in Finland is returning two giant pandas to China - Ahtari Zoo sending panda pair back eight years ahead of schedule

Finland's Ahtari Zoo will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, eight years ahead of schedule due to financial difficulties. The zoo had hoped the pandas would boost tourism but faced mounting debts and rising costs.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep.

Zoo Atlanta announced its giant pandas will return to China sometime next month. A "Panda-Palooza" goodbye celebration is set for Oct. 5. 🍽️ After a three-year closure,

Finland will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, cutting short a 15-year agreement due to financial difficulties at Ahtari Zoo. The zoo faced high upkeep costs and decreased visitors due to the pandemic,