If there’s one thing you know about giant pandas, it’s probably that they eat bamboo 🎋 With over 1,000 species of bamboo in the world, it takes a dedicated team and a lot of data to fulfill the nutrition needs of giant pandas. With 99% of their diet being bamboo alone, this is no small task. As part of our world-class care for giant pandas, our teams grow nearly a dozen different species of bamboo at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We also grow over 100 additional species of ornamental bamboo that can be harvested for giant pandas. Pandas eat different parts of the plants depending on their preference, the variety of the bamboo, and the season, so offering a curated selection is critical to their care. Learn more in the story “Homegrown” at the link in our bio 🔗 See the bamboo buffet for yourself starting Thursday, August 8. #americasfinestpandas #pandiego #bamboo #sandiegozoo