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 The
Louguantai Wild Animal Breeding and Protection Center is located
about 76 km from Xian (a drive of two hours) in Shaanxi
Province, China. Founded in 1987, Louguantai is one of the most
important animal sanctuaries in all of China. Louguantai is made
up of a breeding area, domesticating section, and a feeding
station. Think of Louguantai as not a zoo but a research and
protection center.
Louguantai serves a critically important role as a base for
research. In addition to sending staff to other countries with
first-rate zoos and animal facilities, the center also often
invites distinguished experts from all over the world. To date,
Louguantai has rescued and nursed back to health over 300
animals and has bred no less than 400. Of these, over 100 have
been successfully re-introduced into the wild. Louguantai not
only cares for and breeds rare animals, but also gives
assistance to animals in the wild. Over 27 years zoologists and
experts have rescued and treated more than 300 animals.
Pandas- the Giant and Red, are by far the biggest attraction for
visitors-both foreign and domestic. Because of their eating and
sleeping patterns, most of them are not able to be viewed during
the day; though the center sometimes let the travelers see two
of them in their houses. Louguantai houses about 20 Giant
Pandas. Louguantai staff have also attempted artificial
breeding, which crowning its first success in 2009, when the
6-year-old panda “Lucian” gave birth to twins.
The Red-Crested Ibis is also very popular. The bird is so rare
that it’s only found in Shaanxi Province, China. Another big
attraction are the Golden Monkeys. These beautiful and fiery
animals with blue faces and snub-nosed noses are close to
worldwide extinction. Louguantai cares for 26 Golden Monkeys.
Other animals that inhabit Louguantai include the Golden Takin,
Peacocks, Eagles, Vultures, Swans, Boars, and Clouded Leopards.
If you are short on time or operating on a tight budget,
visiting this center is an excellent way to see pandas. Rather
than going to Sichuan Province, spending an extra day in Xian is
a great way to save both money and time!
We care able to organize and lead half-day tours to Louguantai.
Leaving Xian at 8:00 or 9:00am, we will arrive at Louguantai by
11:00am. At noon you'll be able to watch a panda feeding, when
pandas are at their most active. You’ll return to Xi'an by 2:00
pm.
Signup for
Xi'an Tour
and see the famous Terra Cotta Warriors.
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