Edinburgh Zoo Pandas

[237SJ]

Has anyone been to see them? Do they tend to stay indoors for most of the day or is it worth going there to see them when they are outdoors?

[NoMercy]

They only come out when you stop and eat a Kit Kat.

[237SJ]

I can do Kit Kat

[Buenchico]

There are loads of reviews of Edinburgh Zoo on Tripadvisor, with many of them mentioning visits to see the pandas. However this Mumsnet thread might be just as informative
https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/uk/1807829-A-couple-of-quick-questions-about-Edinburgh-Zoo-mainly-panda-related
when read in conjunction with the info on the zoo's website:
http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/animals-and-attractions/main-attractions/giant-panda-exhibit/

[mazie]

I've been to see see them SJ,Loved it. The female was inside,sleeping. The male was outside, doing handstands... The keeper said he was marking his territory. Not as large as I thought they were. Well worth the visit

[ABerrant]

I should make the effort to view them... apparently there are fewer pandas in Scotland than Tory MPs!

[Islay]

My friend went a fortnight ago and the female spent the whole time indoors as apparently she's pregnant and its made her a tad shy but apparently he made up for it.
She said it was well worth the visit and would go again just to see them.

[Jackdaw33]

There are 12 Tory MPs in Scotland, how many pandas are there?

[Mamyalynne]

2 - the only Giant Pandas in the UK.

[maggiebee]

Don't think the female is pregnant. The zoo seems to trot out this same story every year - maybe I'm cynical but could it just be to increase visitor numbers?

[Islay]

Yes Maggie that's why I said apparently

[douglas9401]

I doubt many species would thrive if they were gawped at every waking moment.
Maybe daddy panda to be needs a fluffer to overcome the stress of having to perform at a precise time. :-)