Jan. 10, 2012 - The keepers have to play with Chi-Chi the Panda to stop him getting lonely. Chi-Chi the giant panda at the London Zoo can sometimes prove to be rather an awkward customer the keepers finding it often difficult to get him to do what they want. Part of the duties of the keepers is to play with Chi-Chi each morning so that he doesn't feel lonely. Some of the games often result in a spot of torn clothing but it is all part of the day's work. Keystone Photo Shows: Relief keeper Robert Day has a game with Chi-Chi as the latter takes a bun.

Jan. 10, 2012 - The keepers have to play with Chi-Chi the Panda to stop him getting lonely. Chi-Chi the giant panda at the London Zoo can sometimes prove to be rather an awkward customer the keepers finding it often difficult to get him to do what they want. Part of the duties of the keepers is to play with Chi-Chi each morning so that he doesn't feel lonely. Some of the games often result in a spot of torn clothing but it is all part of the day's work. Keystone Photo Shows: Relief keeper Robert Day has a game with Chi-Chi as the latter takes a bun. Stock Photo
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Keystone Press / Alamy Stock Photo

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70.3 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download)

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5528 x 4444 px | 46.8 x 37.6 cm | 18.4 x 14.8 inches | 300dpi

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10 January 2012

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Jan. 10, 2012 - The keepers have to play with Chi-Chi the Panda to stop him getting lonely – Chi-Chi the giant panda at the London Zoo can sometimes prove to be rather an awkward customer the keepers finding it often difficult to get him to do what they want. Part of the duties of the keepers is to play with Chi-Chi each morning so that he doesn’t feel lonely. Some of the games often result in a spot of torn clothing but it is all part of the day’s work. Keystone Photo Shows: Relief keeper Robert Day has a game with Chi-Chi as the latter takes a bun. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)

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