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Meet Ponya, Beardsley Zoo's playful new red panda

The cute creature from the Detroit Zoo will be making her public debut this week at the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat.

News 12 Staff

May 23, 2025, 6:30 AM

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Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport has welcomed Ponya, an 11-month-old female red panda.

The cute creature from the Detroit Zoo will be making her public debut this week at the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat.

Ponya's arrival is part of a collaborative effort to ensure the long-term survival of red pandas.

Known for her playful antics and curiosity, Ponya joins the zoo's mission to protect this endangered species.

The Natt Family Red Panda Habitat offers a lush environment designed to mimic the pandas' natural mountainous home, complete with climbing structures and greenery for visitors to observe their behavior.

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