Although Lee Pace's visit to Chengdu was short, he showed a keen interest in giant panda conservation. Photo: China Daily/Asia News Network
Hollywood movie star Lee Pace was invited by the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province in China and Conservation International to have a one-day nursing experience at the base recently.
Pace, who is known in China for his role as Thranduil in The Hobbit trilogy, said he was thoroughly impressed with the way Mei Yan, a young keeper, fed panda cubs with bottled milk.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
