International Red Panda Day

A celebration of red pandas with educational zookeeper chats, arts and crafts, and mascot photo opportunities.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM   Celebrating the original panda with a day full of activities and events! 🐾 Visit the Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage to see all of our red pandas in their homes 🐾 Make special red panda-inspired arts & crafts projects 🐾 Chat with a red panda zookeeper, ask questions, and find out how we care for our animals 🐾 Meet our roving red panda mascot for a photo Did you know: There are two recognized types of red pandas – the Himalayan red panda and the Chinse red panda. They differ in geographic range and size. Zoo Boise is home to both species. Sponsored by: