A zoo in Finland has announced that they will be returning their pandas to China due to the high cost of keeping the animals. The pandas were a highly anticipated addition to the Korkeasaari Zoo, but after four years of trying to breed them, the cost of maintaining the pandas has become too much for the zoo to bear.
The decision to return the pandas has sparked both disappointment and understanding among the public. While many are sad to see the pandas go, others are sympathetic to the financial strain that the zoo has been experiencing. The pandas were a popular attraction at the zoo, drawing in visitors from all over the country.
The pandas, named Lumi and Pyry, were on loan from China as part of a conservation program. The zoo had hoped to breed the pandas and contribute to the conservation efforts of the endangered species. However, despite their best efforts, the pandas did not successfully reproduce during their time at the zoo.
The cost of keeping the pandas, which includes expenses for food, medical care, and transportation, has become unsustainable for the zoo. The decision to return the pandas to China was made in order to prioritize the financial sustainability of the zoo.
While the decision to return the pandas is a difficult one, the zoo hopes that their return will allow them to focus on other conservation efforts and ensure the long-term viability of the zoo. Despite the disappointment, the zoo remains committed to the welfare of the animals and their conservation efforts.
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