Chinese Zoo Panned For Exhibit Featuring Dogs Dyed to Look Like Pandas

The two “panda dogs” named “small soup dumplings” and “small beancurd strips” were actually dyed by Chow Chow dogs, said a staff at the zoo.

Dogs dyed black and white to mimic panda cubs are pictured at Cute Pet Games cafe in Chengdu, China on Oct. 23, 2019. STR/AFP via Getty Images

A Chinese Zoo has been accused of “false advertising” after displaying two dogs dyed black and white to look like pandas.

The Taizhou Zoo in Eastern Jiangsu Province advertised a “panda dogs” meet-and-greet session as one of the activities to attract visitors. However, some visitors found the two four-legged animals in the display area much smaller than pandas.