Can you get a pet giant panda in the US legally?
No, it's not possible. Giant pandas are protected animals and also a national treasure of China. Zoos around the world can only rent giant pandas and cannot obtain ownership. Individuals and institutions can adopt giant pandas, although it is a commercial act, it does not mean selling the pandas. Instead, companies or individuals can obtain social image promotion, hang adoption bronze medals and other rights within the protected area, have the right to visit pandas, obtain information on the conservation status of the adopted pandas, and enjoy tax incentives and other benefits under certain conditions.