Volunteer   |   Donate

Admission Membership
Admission Membership

On Zoo Boo dates (Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25), regular Zoo hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Zoo will reopen from 3-8:30 p.m. for the event. A separate Zoo Boo ticket is required.

Red Panda

(Ailurus fulgens fulgens)

As their name suggests, red pandas’ fur is mostly a rusty-red color. They also have bushy tails and white markings on their ears and faces. The Detroit Zoo is home to male Ravi and female Ginger.

On Habitat

Locate on Map

Quick Facts

Habitat: Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Red Panda Forest

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Endangered

Size: 2 feet long, with a 2-foot-long tail

Weight: 12 to 20 pounds

Median life expectancy: 10 years

Diet: Bamboo, roots, acorns, fruit, eggs, mice and birds