GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo visitors, get ready: Wyatt the red panda will make his public debut when the zoo opens Saturday morning.
Wyatt is John Ball Zoo’s first red panda.
Thursday, Maranda got a sneak peek of him exploring his new home.
Wyatt will be living in the Forest Realm habitat at the top of the waterfall, according to zoo officials. He will seek relief from West Michigan’s warm summer months in an air conditioned indoor area complete with climbing structures and running water.
Wyatt made the trip from the Chattanooga Zoo to Grand Rapids recently, after John Ball Zoo announced he was coming in July.
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