Complaint Form Submission:

Memphis Zoo: www.memphiszoo.org/contact-form

Memphis Congress Rep Steven Cohen:https://cohen.house.gov/zip-code-lookup?form=/contact/email

Tennessee Governor’s Office:https://www.tn.gov/governor/contact-us.html

USDA Animal Welfare: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfare/complaint-form

US Fish &Wildlife Services: https://www.fws.gov/duspit/contactus.htm

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my dismay of the physical and psychological suffering of pandas YaYa and LeLe at the Memphis Zoo.

I am informed that YaYa and LeLe has been suffering from hunger, incompatible low-quality bamboos, lack of enrichments and excessive caging time, causing them to be underweight and malnourished.

From 2007 to 2012, the zoo has performed 4 artificial inseminations on YaYa which ended with 4 abortions and caused irreversible damage to her body.

YaYa has been tortured by parasite infection for over a decade, causing extreme itching and shedding. Her skin disease started in 2008 and 13 years later it has spread throughout her entire body. This fact is confirmed by Beijing Zoo in 2014 and 2020 yet the Memphis Zoo openly denies. YaYa may also have blood parasite problem but is unable to be confirmed without the zoo’s willingness for honest disclosure.

LeLe is in a slight better condition than YaYa, but he has had dental problems over the years. From the videos, he seems to have difficulty in biting and chewing bamboo. International panda fans have asked the Memphis zoo regarding the detail of LeLe’s dental condition, but Memphis Zoo has not responded to the requests.

The fact that LeLe is older than YaYa yet appear in better condition has raised my doubt on Memphis Zoo and AZA’s claim they’re both perfectly healthy. My doubt was raised even more when Beijing Zoo requested a remote vet diagnosis session but was rejected by Memphis Zoo.

Both pandas appear malnourished compared to other pandas in any given zoo worldwide. The cause might be insufficient bamboo and inadequate quality/type. Memphis Zoo claims that their 11 acres of bamboo farm is a major source of bamboo for BOTH pandas, yet research show that 17 acres bamboo farm may be sustainable for only ONE panda. Confirmed by Toronto Zoo’s 2013 media release, Memphis Zoo’s bamboo were sold to Toronto Zoo and later to the Calgary Zoo spanning at least 3 years. This no doubt caused shortage, since in 2016, Memphis Zoo asked for bamboo donation from locals to support YaYa, LeLe and Calgary zoo.

During the pandemic, Memphis Zoo has temporarily paused exhibitions. Through the 24-hr panda cam, fans found YaYa and LeLe locked in the den for up to 18 hours a day. This caused serious mental distress as pandas need big spaces. (e.g. Netherlands Zoo constructed 36000 sq.ft of space for their 2 pandas to roam freely and at will) YaYa and LeLe are showing serious stereotypical behavior  INCLUDING SELF-ABUSE from excessive caging that could cause appetite loss. This is very dangerous considering pandas already have a poor rate of conversion from bamboo.

Furthermore, all animals in the world needs enrichment in environment and diet. YaYa and LeLe rarely receive any othersupplements than bamboo (e.g. carrots, pumpkins, corn, wheat etc) This creates imbalance in nutrients on top of the already insufficient bamboo.

Due to Covid19, I have given the Memphis Zoo benefit of the doubt, as the Zoo has claimed financial hardship that led to gran-seeking, fundraising and local donor programs. But, according to panda fans who investigated their 2019 IRS return, there is 7.3 million in publicly traded securities, 7.1 million in salaries and only 3.5 million for animal cost. An outsider one might not know the whole story, but from the investments made, the zoo doesn’t seem to be in extreme hardship that justifies their continuous mistreatment of the pandas. The FREEDOM to roam in open spaces at will and occasional supplements doesn’t cost a leg; and I believe the actions of the Memphis Zoo borderlines violation of the Animal Welfare Act.

I sincerely ask you to investigate and communicate with the Memphis Zoo. If the bamboo supply, amount of professional vet and financial capability are indeed not guaranteed due to Covid19, then please send YaYa and LeLe back to their hometown in China where they get the scientifically correct treatment that senior pandas need.

这是21年panda voice 的抗议信模版。可怜乐乐当时还活着，健康状况甚至比丫丫好。如今乐乐已不在了。大家诉求很简单，给它们吃饱，如果竹子不够给点辅食胡萝卜南瓜苹果，实在不行送回中国．．．

上赶的一副贱样

我真的想捶死中动协那群垃圾

专家不至于这么没见过世面。专家也没法，上面让他们怎样只能怎样

美国人会真诚地相信，熊猫来了美国是来享福，在中国才是地狱。就像我在某个李子柒的视频下面，看到有个美国老哥善心大发，发comment问：有人知道怎么联系这个姑娘吗？我可以娶她，让她能来美国。

结果别人告诉他，李子柒光youtube视频一年赚的钱，搞不好就够他操劳一辈子，恐怕不会考虑他的建议，结果他就发飙暴走了。

除非全部专家都无人性，我相信至少大部分专家还是正常人，肯定也有不得已的考虑和无奈，也怕离开后丫丫遭到报复。

其实从通造的春秋笔法，写专家对丫丫的医疗和喂养提出了要求… “要求“说明专家是对孟菲斯动物园不满意的。

但是现在“人质“在对方手中，态度过于强硬又怕对方撕票。不太好弄

熊猫平均寿命20-25岁。丫丫2000年出生，今年23岁，在熊猫界已经是92以上的高龄了。而且国内派来了专家给丫丫看病，已经说了除了掉毛没有其他疾病。90多了还不让秃啦？其他层主说的状态很好的福宝2020年出生的，才3岁。拿个婴儿/青年和老太太比，那是不一样。一天到晚说看着熊猫就要哭要掉眼泪，那如果熊猫真受虐待，还能活到92岁这个熊猫真的基因不错。而且这20年间受虐待的时候也没见着咱们人抱着照片视频哭。能不能客观点不被营销号带节奏。