From mid January to the beginning of March our beautiful female Giant Panda, Funi, went through her second pseudo-pregnancy, which saw her experience all the things she would if actually pregnant. Symptoms included hormonal fluctuations, loss of appetite and prolonged episodes of sleep. This is very normal for female pandas to go through even if they haven't successfully mated during a breeding season. This year has been very different to last in the way she has behaved and we were thrilled with what we have seen knowing that next year it could actually be the real thing!

Adelaide Zoo's beautiful Giant Panda, Funi, loves to smile! Photo by Dave Mattner © Zoos SA

Yesterday was great. Went into Ya' an. There is a beautiful bridge there that has this amazing building on it....now shops, mainly tea shops. It is so cool to be the minority over here! Everyone was staring at us...but all very friendly. I am loving the culture over here.

Today was amazing! As if I thought I couldn't top my trip....well I did. I have been going in earlier then the others every morning to be there for the morning cleaning procedures. Shane (camera man) has come up as well a couple of times to get some extra shots. Well, we were lucky that he came up today because when Luo Bo picked us up he told me that he had gone in with Funi yesterday and that she had behaved really well. Then he surprised me by saying that he was going to take me in with her as he was happy with the progress we had been making. I could not believe it!

Yesterday was great. Went into Ya' an. There is a beautiful bridge there that has this amazing building on it....now shops, mainly tea shops. It is so cool to be the minority over here! Everyone was staring at us...but all very friendly. I am loving the culture over here.

Today was amazing! As if I thought I couldn't top my trip....well I did. I have been going in earlier then the others every morning to be there for the morning cleaning procedures. Shane (camera man) has come up as well a couple of times to get some extra shots. Well, we were lucky that he came up today because when Luo Bo picked us up he told me that he had gone in with Funi yesterday and that she had behaved really well. Then he surprised me by saying that he was going to take me in with her as he was happy with the progress we had been making. I could not believe it!