[PPN] Professional Panda Nanny

A professional panda nanny (panda keeper) cares for giant pandas’ daily needs, monitors their health and behavior, and supports conservation and research activities in a zoo or panda research center.​

Core responsibilities

• Feed pandas according to diet plans (bamboo, supplements, special feeds), monitor appetite, and record eating patterns and weight changes.​

• Clean and maintain enclosures, sleeping areas, and pools, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and enriching environment with toys, climbing structures, and fresh bamboo placement.​

• Observe and document behavior, mood, and social interactions, noting any signs of stress, illness, or injury and reporting them to veterinarians and senior staff.​

Care, enrichment, and education

• Assist with basic health checks and routine procedures under veterinary guidance, such as weighing, collecting samples, and administering treatments when required.​

• Design and rotate enrichment activities (puzzles, scent trails, frozen treats, play sessions) that encourage natural behaviors like foraging, climbing, and exploring.​

• Participate in public education by answering visitor questions, supporting keeper talks, and helping raise awareness about panda conservation.