New panda bus hits the road as part of Edinburgh Zoo’s giant farewell plans

Posted 8 Mar 2023 in Edinburgh Zoo

Carnivore keepers and panda mascot pose smiling beside giant panda farewell Lothian bus 

Image: 2023

Lothian travellers are set to ride on the wild side as a new panda-themed bus has been revealed today in partnership with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).

As part of the wildlife conservation charity’s plans to give Yang Guang and Tian Tian a giant farewell from Edinburgh Zoo, a brand-new design featuring the famous giant panda pair can be seen on select buses throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians this summer.

As the official transport partner for Edinburgh Zoo, Lothian has over 30 zoo-themed buses running on the 26 route.

The pandas could return to China as early as October 2023 and RZSS have launched a series of prize draws for an exclusive opportunity to feed Yang Guang and help to save wildlife in Scotland and around the world before they go.

Find out more about Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s ‘giant farewell’.