Thank u, Rita. Lovely Funi has a wonderful, trusting relationship w Simone...she is such a playful panda girl who enjoys interaction...she looks like her grandma Lei Lei who is now in the retirement facility f panda old timers @ Fuzhou Panda World. Simone has the best job there is! n she works hard to keep Wang Wang n Funi happy n healthy...making all those wonderful, nutritious wowotou...they love her.
I visited with Wang Wang and Funi in July '10 and while I wouldn't trade that visit for anything in the world, I'd love to be there to watch and interact with something like this. They are awesome. Simone, I am so jealous of your job, I know you do A LOT of hard work, but it would be SO rewarding!!! Thanks for sharing.
this is the first time that I've seen a trainer and panda interact in this fashion ...quite remarkable indeed ...I noticed that the facility has heavy duty cage doors and screens ...i'm curious to know if Pandas are always cute and cuddly
@gaiagale no, they are still bears and though not carnivores are very capable of injuring someone which, I am sure, is why she is interacting with the panda through the bars and not in her exhibit. This play probably does help them be able to care for her since she would associate being near her keeper with fun, which would make it easier for them to do anything medical they needed if the situation arose.
G'day, this shows pandas are fun=loving animals. Wonder if FuNi and Wan Wan can live together like in Taipei and other zoo. Then they can play together happily.
Also I suggest to make a larger slope for them to somersault. Anyway well-done Simone!
Initially, it was the task of the keep to train the panda. But later, the panda learnt the mental tricks and became energetic, then in turn, panda took the lead and became the personal trainer of the keeper to continue leading the running in the hope of maintaining the keeper's stamina. if you pay attention on audio, the keeper got shortness of breath in the 2nd half of their paytime.
@Rapprochement123, she's really love this game didn't she! chasing and running, she even taking off running before the keeper to say that "hey, catch me, catch me & lets' c, who will win!:"
I want to play too~that does look like so much fun, Rita you should have done like Simone did, that keeper has some energy doesn't she!!! Pretty panda.
This was really wonderful!!!!!!!! Wish FuNi was like that in public. Just been to visit her and she is so shy! Thank for you sharing, its fantastic to see her like that. You are so lucky, Simone!
Who is training who Simone?? What a lovely video - thank you for sharing with us. Funi is just adorable and certainly has a huge panda personality and sense of fun.
She's so pretty, and she loves to play...she's like: This is fun!!! How lovely she is!
Rapprochement123 2 weeks ago
Fat Ass Chubby Panda, Soooooooooooooo CUte
INFINITE4Invasion 1 month ago
best job in the world
MrIwan09091994 1 month ago
Thank u, Rita. Lovely Funi has a wonderful, trusting relationship w Simone...she is such a playful panda girl who enjoys interaction...she looks like her grandma Lei Lei who is now in the retirement facility f panda old timers @ Fuzhou Panda World. Simone has the best job there is! n she works hard to keep Wang Wang n Funi happy n healthy...making all those wonderful, nutritious wowotou...they love her.
linpingfan 2 months ago
First time to see a panda interacting with the trainer. Great effort indeed!
TheCX827 8 months ago
awwwwww!!! i want a panda!!!
EpicWank 9 months ago
panda is training the keeper.
dnaultra 9 months ago 2
I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING
killergirlgoodgirl1 1 year ago
I visited with Wang Wang and Funi in July '10 and while I wouldn't trade that visit for anything in the world, I'd love to be there to watch and interact with something like this. They are awesome. Simone, I am so jealous of your job, I know you do A LOT of hard work, but it would be SO rewarding!!! Thanks for sharing.
jaerolt 1 year ago
wish i had her job
iPhaTzz 1 year ago
the panda and the zoo keeper are both having fun...the panda is so cuddly
laarnipanda 1 year ago
id like to spray that trainer with a hose, mhmm.... haha
dentpopcan 1 year ago
I don't know who is having the most fun ? Panda or keeper ?..
'How to keep fit -- be a keeper in the Adelaide Zoo.!!
MsMacdoum 1 year ago
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This is my dream job. To play with a panda all day i would never get bored.
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SII44 1 year ago
Love it!!!
MeiLover101 1 year ago
this is the first time that I've seen a trainer and panda interact in this fashion ...quite remarkable indeed ...I noticed that the facility has heavy duty cage doors and screens ...i'm curious to know if Pandas are always cute and cuddly
gaiagale 1 year ago
@gaiagale no, they are still bears and though not carnivores are very capable of injuring someone which, I am sure, is why she is interacting with the panda through the bars and not in her exhibit. This play probably does help them be able to care for her since she would associate being near her keeper with fun, which would make it easier for them to do anything medical they needed if the situation arose.
lola26granola 1 year ago
@lola26granola thanks for seeing my comment; formaking time to respond; and for the info
gaiagale 1 year ago
@lola26granola i heard that pandas actually do eat meat. =\ and i saw a vid of a panda eating a sheep O.O
roflcoppter111 1 year ago
I keep watching this video over & over, & my face hurts from smiling so wide!
ddbfrog 1 year ago
Funi is so beautiful. She reminds me so much of the National Zoo's Mei Xiang who is also gorgeous.
deb90566 1 year ago
This is so cute!!!
stephenshwmac 1 year ago
Sensational! What a fantastic life these pandas will have! Well done!
greatqueenesther 1 year ago
G'day, this shows pandas are fun=loving animals. Wonder if FuNi and Wan Wan can live together like in Taipei and other zoo. Then they can play together happily.
Also I suggest to make a larger slope for them to somersault. Anyway well-done Simone!
anthonyho8 2 years ago
This is such fun and FuNi is so gorgeous, so I keep on watching this over and over again. I also miss FuNi and Wang Wang!
hugwildlife 2 years ago
Initially, it was the task of the keep to train the panda. But later, the panda learnt the mental tricks and became energetic, then in turn, panda took the lead and became the personal trainer of the keeper to continue leading the running in the hope of maintaining the keeper's stamina. if you pay attention on audio, the keeper got shortness of breath in the 2nd half of their paytime.
cheerscomments 2 years ago
Funi looks like a good trainer as well. She is training Simone very well.
wilfredw2002 2 years ago
Wonderful and entertaining video! Thanks for sharing.
wzb3 2 years ago
at the first part, I think Funi want a swam pool. : )
lllllll0o 2 years ago
She is so cute and so fun to play with!
Rapprochement123 2 years ago
@Rapprochement123, she's really love this game didn't she! chasing and running, she even taking off running before the keeper to say that "hey, catch me, catch me & lets' c, who will win!:"
laomaunkaew9 2 years ago
I want to play too~that does look like so much fun, Rita you should have done like Simone did, that keeper has some energy doesn't she!!! Pretty panda.
lundell4 2 years ago
This was really wonderful!!!!!!!! Wish FuNi was like that in public. Just been to visit her and she is so shy! Thank for you sharing, its fantastic to see her like that. You are so lucky, Simone!
hugwildlife 2 years ago
That was just priceless!!
qwiggels 2 years ago
Who is training who Simone?? What a lovely video - thank you for sharing with us. Funi is just adorable and certainly has a huge panda personality and sense of fun.
tiwigirl48 2 years ago
So precious!!! I smiled the entire time I was watching this.
puddytat1949 2 years ago
How cute looks like Funi was having a great time.
pandafan890 2 years ago
haha, looks like Funi love playing hide and seek with the keeper...oh my that's so cute, great to see our panda so happy there...^^
harukalover 2 years ago
With a keeper like that, how could Funi not be happy in Adelaide? What a great pair they make!
SandraParshall 2 years ago
I'm exhausted! What fun. Way to go.
Mamamei 2 years ago
That is just the coolest video! What fun!!
rakuracoon 2 years ago
What a great video, I think the keeper is having more fun than Funi LOL..just adorable!
trumpetmom30312 2 years ago
OMG! They are both having great fun!! Brings a big smile on my face! Thanks!
wierdijk 2 years ago
LOL!! I dunno who's cuter....Funi or Simone! What a great pair either way. Looks like Funi and Wang have found a very loving home! Wonderful!
lcnessie15 2 years ago