Event Recap | World Animal Day | An Autumn Rendezvous with the “Golden Elf”: Who Isn’t a “National Treasure”?

2025-10-30

As autumn deepened, it could not dampen everyone’s enthusiasm for exploring the animal world.

The “World Animal Day” public welfare science popularization event, held at the Giant Panda Museum from September 28 to October 8, has successfully concluded! Despite the slightly cool weather, the scene was exceptionally lively. Laughter, exclamations of wonder, and discussions filled the air, making it the most heartwarming memory of this autumn.

Now, let’s board the “Memory Time Machine” and return to that event filled with both knowledge and fun!

First Stop: The Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Mini-Lesson — Who Isn’t a “National Treasure”?

“How do golden snub-nosed monkeys greet each other? Do they also hug? What do they eat?” Our science educator unfolded the answers like a storyteller, unraveling the mysteries of the “golden elf.” As it turned out, they not only blessed with the attractive “upturned noses” and golden “coats,” but are also masters of social skill, demonstrating remarkable emotional intelligence! Captivated children and adults alike listened intently, punctuating the talk with occasional gasps of amazement and whispers of, “Oh, now I see!”

Second Stop: Behavior Imitation Challenge — Decoding the Snub-nosed Monkey’s “Social Code”

“I got ‘bare teeth’! Does this mean ferocity?”

“Mine is ‘hug’—is this for keeping warm?”

The venue instantly transformed into a “Snub-nosed Monkey Theater,” with everyone eagerly imitating the behaviors on their cards and guessing their meanings with great enthusiasm. It wasn’t until the educator explained that everyone suddenly realized every movement was their unique “language.” It seems what stands between us and animals is just a missing “translator.”

Third Stop: Knowledge Flip & Match — Turning “Fun Facts” into “Lasting Memories”

“Are golden snub-nosed monkeys solitary animals? What is aunting behavior in snub-nosed monkeys? Do they sleep lying down?”

Each exquisitely designed bookmark contains fun Q&A about golden snub-nosed monkeys. Visitors who answer the questions not only get to reveal the answers but also get to take the bookmarks home. Many children exclaimed excitedly: “I’m going to put it in my book and look at it every day!”

Fourth Stop: Badge DIY — Wearing Commitment, Becoming Guardians

Visitors who completed the activities also personally crafted exclusive golden snub-nosed monkey badges. The moment they pinned them on their chests, their faces radiated not only a sense of accomplishment but also a solemn promise —“I will protect them, protect our animal friends.”

It’s not just about fun, but also a touching of the heart.

“So they really are like us—they have families and emotions, and need our respect,” remarked one participating visitor with genuine feeling.

Fifth Stop: Check in at the Museum & Receive a Bookmark — Keeping the Love Going

During the National Day holiday, the first 50 visitors to the Giant Panda Museum each day received a free science popularization bookmark featuring the golden snub-nosed monkey, so they could take the “golden elf” home and continue to nurture their love for animals. Every life deserves to be treated with tenderness.

Protecting biodiversity is safeguarding our shared future.

Thank you to every one of you who came, for illuminating this autumn day with your curiosity and enthusiasm.

May this love for nature and animals continue to grow and be passed on for a long time to come.

Let us meet again at the next event!