Two giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, are about to embark on an incredible journey from a life of tranquility in the mountains of China to celebrity status at Edinburgh Zoo.

It's not only a coup for the zoo, it's a significant boost for Britain's relations with China, but the zoo have never looked after a panda before, so the pressure's on.

They are potentially very valuable animals.

And indeed, they've got an insurance price tag of about one million pounds sterling each.

With falling visitor numbers, the zoo is taking on huge debt in tough economic times.

Success depends on creating a world-class attraction.

To do that, the zoo's staff will have to learn how to pander to the panda's every need.

He like the carrots, and he like bread.

He loves bread.

Supply enough bamboo to satisfy a 16-hour-a-day feeding habit.