About PandaWatch

Dedicated to the conservation and protection of giant pandas since 2008.

Our Mission

Protecting Pandas in Their Natural Habitat

PandaWatch was founded in 2008 by a team of wildlife biologists and conservationists dedicated to ensuring the survival of giant pandas in the wild. Based in Chengdu, China, with research stations across Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces, we work at the heart of panda country.

Our Team

Meet the researchers and conservationists working to protect giant pandas.

Dr. Wei Zhang

Dr. Wei Zhang

Director & Lead Researcher

Wildlife biologist with 25 years of panda research experience.

Dr. Lin Chen

Dr. Lin Chen

Conservation Ecologist

Specializing in habitat restoration and bamboo forest ecology.

Marie Dubois

Marie Dubois

Community Programs Director

Building sustainable partnerships with local communities.

Dr. Carlos Rodriguez

Dr. Carlos Rodriguez

Field Research Coordinator

Leading GPS tracking and population monitoring efforts.