Shaanxi Wild Animal Rescure and Research Centre (SWARC)
Set in the foothills of the Qinling Mountains, Shaanxi Wild Animal Conservation Research Centre (SWARC) is home to many of China’s indigenous species for example Giant Pandas, Crested Ibis, Golden Monkey, Takin and the Brown-eared Pheasant.

The centers purpose is to rescue injured or sick animals from the wild and to work to protect these species from extinction. The center was set up in 1987 and so far has rescued more than 300 animals from the wild, released about 160 wild animals and bred about 400 animals.