This Whole Panda Thing at the SF Zoo Appears to Be In Jeopardy, as Major Zoo Donor Revolts

The effort to bring pandas to the SF Zoo seemed like a political gimmick for the Chinese-American vote, overshadowing deeper city issues.

While a commitment from the Chinese government was secured for pandas, doubts arose after Mayor Breed's defeat and reports questioning the zoo's safety.

Tanya Peterson from the San Francisco Zoological Society expressed concern over Mayor Lurie's potential lack of support for the panda agreement.

Concerns about the SF Zoo's conditions, including reports of being unsafe and infestations, heighten skepticism about the panda project moving forward.

Read at sfist.com