Calgary Zoo's giant pandas sent packing after international permits secured

The Calgary Zoo confirms the two giant pandas on loan to the zoo are scheduled to depart Calgary Friday, destined to return their homeland of China. Difficulties securing fresh bamboo amidst the pandemic prompted the zoo to begin arranging the return of Er Shun and Da Mao in the spring, but red tape delayed their departure for months. The giant pandas, which require a total of 40 kilograms of bamboo each day, remained in their enclosures at the Calgary Zoo but not on display, as the Panda Passag