Pandas in the Shenshuping giant panda base of Wolong National Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Sichuan Province Photo: VCG

A woman was reported to have hidden her pet in a backpack to bypass security checks and gain entry into the Shenshuping giant panda base of Wolong National Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to a statement released by the base on Monday.

The individual, surnamed Zhu, was aware that pets are not allowed at the park, yet she concealed her pet in a backpack to bypass security checks while staff were screening other visitors.

After being informed of the situation, Zhu was taken out of the park in the first instance, and the base staff immediately called local police. Due to Zhu's violation of the park's regulations and the potential risk posed to the giant pandas, she has been permanently banned from re-entering the Shenshuping base. 

The employee in charge of the screening process has also been dismissed. 

The base on Monday also reported several visitors spitting in the panda's activity area, resulting in a lifetime ban from re-entering the Shenshuping Base.

The base reminded visitors to maintain civility, comply with the requirements for visiting the park, strictly prohibit the carrying of pets, flammable and explosive, poisonous and harmful substances into the park, do not feed, do not throw objects, do not smoke, and jointly protect and conserve giant pandas.

Global Times