Patrons Upset Over Panda-Dog at Zoo in China

Zoo in China Accused of Deceiving Visitors With Dogs Dyed to Look Like Pandas

Panda dog Photo credit: YouTube screenshot

By Jade Alexander

May 13, 2024 at 7:33 am EDT

Are we upset about false advertising or alleged animal abuse. is being slammed for “deceiving” visitors with a pair of Chow Chow dogs after they dyed their fur to make them resemble panda bears.

Zoo officials say they clearly advertised them as “panda dogs” and didn’t make any false claims.

Tourists are upset that they didn’t get to see actual panda bears while online commenters are mad because they dyed the dogs.

Thoughts?

🐼 The Chinese repainted their dogs to look like pandas to attract visitors.

According to The Sun, the idea came from staff at the zoo in the city of Taizhou. Tens of thousands of people visited the zoo from May 1 to May 5 to see the panda dogs, but they were not happy with what… pic.twitter.com/iNYK0RiGO4
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