Ähtäri Zoo files for business reorganization amid financial struggles in Finland

Ähtäri Zoo has filed for business reorganization with the Pirkanmaa District Court today, November 1, 2024. The decision to seek debt restructuring was made approximately a month ago, coinciding with the zoo’s announcement of plans to return the pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China. The zoo’s financial struggles and the decision to send the pandas back have highlighted the challenges facing the facility. Further updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.