A NAUGHTY panda sparked panic after escaping from its enclosure at a zoo in China.

       Officials had to push back a crowd of excited zoo visitors as Menglan, a young male panda bear, cheekily made a dash for it.

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       Making a break for it... Credit: AsiaWire 3

       The Great Panda escape Credit: AsiaWire 3

       She's behind you! Credit: AsiaWire

       The dramatic escape took place at Beijing Zoo in the Chinese capital Beijing on Wednesday and was filmed by excited zoo-goers.

       Menglan was lured back to its enclosure with food. Officials said they will reform the enclosure to prevent a similar incident taking place again in the future.

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