“Copy Masters”: Zoo in China Admits to Dying Chow Chow Dogs as Pandas

In an unexpected twist, visitors at Shanwei Zoo in China were left shocked when they witnessed what appeared to be pandas displaying odd behaviors, including panting and barking. These unusual actions quickly sparked suspicion among onlookers, raising doubts about whether the animals were truly pandas.

Zoo Forced to Admit Deception After Visitor Outrage

After mounting public outrage, zoo officials were forced to admit to an astonishing deception: they had painted ordinary dogs with black-and-white markings to pass them off as pandas. In what has been called a "shocking ruse," the zoo had been fooling unsuspecting visitors by disguising chow chow dogs as the beloved bears.

Check Out the Viral Video:

A video filmed by a visitor captured one of the so-called pandas panting while reclining on a rock, while another was seen walking around with a curly tail. Initially, zoo staff attempted to cover up the truth by insisting that the animals were a rare breed known as "panda dogs." However, this falsehood was quickly debunked, and the zoo eventually confessed that they had indeed dyed the chow chows, as reported by the New York Post.

Refunds and Social Media Backlash

Realising the deception, many visitors demanded refunds, furious that they had been duped. The revelation quickly went viral on social media, sparking a wave of ridicule and disbelief. One guest commented, "How could they even think we wouldn’t notice? A panda with a curly tail and barking?” Another incredulous user wrote, "Truly made in China."

This incident is part of a disturbing trend in China. In May, Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province came under similar fire for dyeing chow chows’ faces to resemble pandas. At the time, a representative from the zoo explained, “There are no panda bears at the zoo, and we wanted to do this as a result.”

Users Reaction to the Post:

One of the users said, “Copy masters.”

“Wow! Counterfeit Pandas! Now I've seen it all, ” commented another. 

Another one said, “Those are low res pandas meant for common people if you want real pandas then pay more.”

“Can't stop laughing after seeing such panda,” said another after watching the video.