Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes new Red Panda named 'Marcy'

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is welcoming its newest member to the facility as Marcy the Chinese Red Panda is now available for visitors to see.

Marcy arrived at the Pittsburgh Zoo late last month from the Red River Zoo in Fargo, North Dakota.

Zoo officials say she will join fellow Chinese Red Panda, Xia, in the "Forest Passage" habitat, which is located near the front of the park.

“The initial goal when receiving a new red panda is to acclimate the animal to the many new experiences her new home provides, from meeting and understanding her new keepers and the daily activity of the space to learning every square inch of her home; location of food, water, and bathrooms; the movement of our guests; and the new sights, sounds, smells,” says Ray Bamrick, Lead Keeper. “It is a great change to her life, and we work very hard at making these changes gradual and comforting.”

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