The base is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife research, captive breeding of the giant panda, education on panda conservation, and tourism.
The Chengdu Panda Base has not only dedicated itself to giant panda conservation, but has also made great efforts to create a beautiful natural and living environment for all animals here
Zoos, scientific research centers, breeding centers, or semi-protected areas work together to maintain a self-sustaining ex situ population of a given species.
To promote public awareness of and efforts for wildlife and environmental conservation among all citizens, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding inspires actions to preserve wildlife and their habitat.
Sarah M. Bexell was employed in 2005 as the chief director of the Department of Conservation Education at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Professor Zhang Zhihe is the director of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
In China, most giant pandas live in the mountains of Qinling, Minshan, Qionglai, Daxiangling and Xiaoxiangling.
By the end of 2011, the number of wild giant pandas in the world was about 1,590.