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Red Pandas at the Franklin Park Zoo

Get ready for cute! The red panda is a raccoon-like mammal that is furry and red with soft, dense fur. This coat covers its entire body, even the soles of its feet. It is also called firefox, bear-cat, lesser panda, first panda, and red cat-bear. Red pandas are bamboo eaters native to Asia's high forests and are the only living member of their taxonomic family. Join us to learn all about them, meet them behind the scenes, and see how they live at the Franklin Park Zoo. Red pandas are an endangered species and you'll also learn about conservation efforts that are in place for them in their natural range and also at the zoo. For students ages 16 and older. Discounts or waivers do not apply.

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