1 week ago Labour council bans residents from using fireworks on Bonfire Night after red pandas 'killed by stress' from the loud bangs

Last year Edinburgh Zoo vets blamed the death of three-month-old panda kit Roxie and its mother on her reaction to fireworks in the local area.

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1 week ago Firework ban expanded in Edinburgh after death of red pandas at zoo

Two red pandas – a mother and baby – may have died from shock at Edinburgh Zoo due to firework stress.

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1 week ago Firework ban expanded in Edinburgh after deaths of red pandas at zoo

Two red pandas – a mother and baby – may have died from shock at Edinburgh Zoo due to firework stress.

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1 week ago Bonfire Night 2025: Edinburgh doubles firework ban zones, including at Corstorphine zoo after red panda death

Edinburgh Zoo said it was “very grateful” for the move following the death of a baby panda in 2024

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1 week ago Firework control zones expanded after death of red pandas at zoo last year

Nine areas of Edinburgh will be under a ban on fireworks from October 31 to November 9.

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1 week ago Public asked to help name endangered red panda cub born at zoo

The female panda was born at Bristol Zoo Project on June 26.

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