“Home of Gian Panda” Club

Membership
      Become a member of "Panda Home". "Panda Home" was established at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in August of 2002. Its aim is broadening public participation in giant panda conservation, public education, fund raising, and promoting the development of science and technology through recruitment of international membership of those who care about giant pandas. "Panda Home" staff also provide information through guided tours for visitors and coordinate cooperative projects.

       One: Philosophy
      Earth is the home of humans, giant pandas and many other living things. Each life is irreplaceable within the diverse forms of life on our planet. Due to the unsustainable lifestyle and devastating economic activities of humans, all life (including humans), and the natural environment are facing environmental crisis, and decreased health and survivability. The enigmatic giant panda, as a symbol and flagship species of biodiversity and conservation, is drawing our attention to its plight. Humans, as the most intelligent species on the planet, have the duty to protect the giant panda, the environment, and ultimately ourselves.

      Generations of scientists from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, China, have spent decades and made great strides to develop infertile farmland into the current oasis which is the Research Base. The Research Base has increased a population of six unhealthy giant panda founder animals into the largest captive born population of 37 individuals. Dear friends, home and abroad, we welcome you to join our "Panda Home", extending your care, dedication and wisdom to our global mission.

      Two: Objectives

      Conservation, Dedication, Ingenuity, Teamwork

      Tree: Admission and programs

      A. Qualification and programs

      Any institution, organization or individual who cares about animals and conservation is entitled to apply for membership in "Panda Home". Once you receive your membership card, you can participate in various conservation programs, such as tours, conservation education programs, and cooperative research.

      B. Membership, privilege and obligation

      Membership: anyone can become a member of "Panda Home".

    There are three ways you can become a member.
   1. Visit us at "Panda Home" headquarters at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
    2. Sign up with our Membership Application Form (MAF) at www.giantpanda.org.cn.
    3. Print, fill in, and mail or fax us your MAF.
    Our mailing address: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding,
    Fu Tou Shan, Northern Suburb, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R.China. 610081.

    Obligation:

    Financial- yearly payment, or for a lifetime membership, give a one-time-only full payment for 5 years.
  Personal - obligation to maintain the reputation of the giant panda and environmental conservation cause, as well as the philosophy of "Panda Home". Also the responsibility to be an environmentalist, participating in publicizing conservation information and conservation activities. we have the right to abrogate your membership if you have done something which is seriously harmful to environment, giant panda conservation and our reputation of ecosystem protection.

    Privileges

    Cost-free items: Waived entry fee for term of membership, T shirt, periodical panda magazine, pictures, and public announcements of our activities.(we will not put restriction on the times of visiting for membership of student, individual, family; but family membership is only valid for blood family members; facility membership is limited within 200 person or times per year)
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    Discount items: Membership also entitles you to discounts at our restaurant and gift shop at "Panda Home", at the Panda Hotel. You can also participate in activities organized by "Panda Home" staff.
Members have the right to monitor the expenditure of the fund of the "Panda Home".

Download: Membership Application Form (MAF)