202165438+1October 20th, netizens broke the news that the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, USA, was suspected of not caring for Yaya and Lele, and Yaya was suspected of serious stereotyped behavior. They also said that the living environment in the living place was bad, and there was no fresh bamboo to eat, which caused widespread concern.
There is no problem with the bamboo supply and living space of giant pandas, and they will continue to communicate with Memphis Zoo. According to the zoo, the head of the Accreditation Committee of the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums has made a comprehensive assessment of Yaya and Lele's physical condition based on the diagnosis results and medical records.
The health status of the giant panda and its arrangements for returning to China;
On the evening of February 26th, 2023, local time, the video of Yaya appeared on the big screen of Times Square in new york, USA. China people expressed their solidarity with Yaya, saying that they would "wait for you to come home safely". In March, Beijing Zoo said that China had issued import license and quarantine license, and determined the quarantine site. The garden has also made full preparations, including providing experienced breeders.
On March 8, 2023, the China Zoo Association issued the Bulletin on the Progress of Giant Panda Cooperation in Memphis Zoo, stating that in order to effectively protect Ya Ya's health, according to the requirements of relevant state departments, the Association has arranged experts to help take care of Ya Ya in Memphis Zoo and escort Ya Ya back to China.