As the video went viral, people quickly noticed the trick. Some joked that the zoo might try to pass off another animal next year, while others were shocked by the stunt.

Chinese Consul General Guo Shaochun (center) and his wife, Madam Wang Wei (left), along with Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, distribute festive mascots to ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Red lanterns, wishing trees, red envelop giveaways, Chinese calligraphy, crafts and giant pandas -- the San Diego Zoo hosted vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations over ...

the zoo's director of communications. "Whether someone is feeling romantic or looking for a light-hearted way to shake off some heartache this Valentine’s Day, we wanted to offer another unique ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Red lanterns, wishing trees, red envelop giveaways, Chinese calligraphy, crafts and giant pandas -- the San Diego Zoo hosted vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations ...

NAPLES, Florida (WBBH) — The Naples Zoo announced the death of Masamba, an African Lion who was humanely euthanized after several age-related health concerns. The zoon made the announcement on ...

Chinese Consul General Guo Shaochun (center) and his wife, Madam Wang Wei (left), along with Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, distribute festive mascots to ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — If you took down your holiday decorations and found you had broken lights or extension cords, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will gladly take them off your hands. The zoo posted ...

Wild lights is a fun activity for the whole family. There are animated light shows, millions of lights, zoo animals, and the opportunity to tour with Santa. This spectacular nighttime adventure will ...

Listen to Story Chinese zoo exposed for painting Chow Chow puppies to look like tigers Viral video shows dyed dog running inside an enclosure at Qinhu Bay Zoo Zoo defends stunt, claiming it was a ...

In 2023, Hangzhou Zoo, in the Chinese province of Zhejiang, had to issue a statement insisting its sun bears were not humans in costume.

It comes after another Chinese zoo hit the headlines by painting their own dogs to look like pandas. Read the full story ...