Visitors at a zoo in Guangyuan, China, demanded refunds after discovering that the 'pandas' in the enclosure were actually painted Chow Chow dogs. The zoo initially claimed these were 'panda dogs' but later admitted to dyeing the dogs to resemble pandas due to the absence of real pandas. Footage and images shared on social media showed the dogs panting and barking, which led to visitors' suspicions and subsequent outrage. This incident mirrors a similar situation at Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province earlier this year, where Chow Chows were also dyed to look like pandas. The zoos have been criticized for animal cruelty, but they defended their actions by stating the dye used was natural and not harmful to the dogs.