Adelaide bids emotional farewell to beloved pandas

Representatives from around the world gathered at the Adelaide Zoo to bid farewell to the beloved pandas, "Wang Wang" and "Fu Ni." The panda couple is embarking on their journey back to China after 15 years in South Australia.

Elaine Bensted, Chief Executive of Zoos SA, stated, "I'm not sure if they know, but they'll certainly realize something is different when they head to the airport." Fans from South Australia and beyond sent heartfelt farewell messages, which were cleverly used to wrap gifts for the pandas to explore and enjoy.

Bensted also shared, "I just received a message from a friend saying that you must feel like parents sending their children abroad, and I think many people feel that way." Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian also attended the farewell event. Bensted added, "They have been a symbol of the relationship between the two countries, so this is an opportunity for a formal farewell."

The pandas will be escorted to the airport by a police convoy early tomorrow morning, with their departure for China expected around 6 a.m. It is anticipated that two new pandas, "Xing Qiu" and "Yi Lan," will arrive in Adelaide from China by the end of this year.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.