The panda exhibits at the Ueno zoo in Tokyo were downright depressing. I hope Canada can do them right.
Actually, most of the exhibits at that zoo were bordering on inhumane in my mind. Our zoos are much better.
The Chinese government must be getting a colossal amount of money for this. Back in the 80's Calgary paid $650,000 to have one for a year. I still remember that, it was an amazingly popular thing, and raised a lot of money for conservation efforts. It's nice for children to be able to learn about the animals, too. I remember not too long ago Calgary had a special Koala exhibit, and that too was also extremely popular and raised a ton of money for their conservation. So yes, people will, by the tens of thousands, go to the zoo to see them.
And panda merchandise will be whored out for all it is worth, with a few dollars from each going to do something good~
I like the idea of partnering our National Parks with those in China, too, as the article mentioned. Banff needs yet more thousands of Chinese people
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