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

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.

The agreement stipulated a 15-year stay for the pandas in Finland. However, they will now undergo a month-long quarantine before being transported back to China, as stated by Ahtari Zoo. The zoo has invested over €8 million ($8.

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

Finland has announced it will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, more than eight years earlier than planned. The decision comes as Ahtari Zoo, where the pandas currently reside,

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.

HELSINKI (Reuters) -- 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.

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, 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,

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,