The Giant Panda has certain behavioral adaptations that help it survive. Every year the giant panda migrates down the mountain to stay warm during winter. When threatened, a Giant Panda will bow its head and growl to ward of predators. A Giant Panda communicates by honks snorts and whistles.
The commission had run the restaurant since the park opened in 1991, but decided to turn it over to a vendor in an effort to save money. In December 2010, Treat America opened a fine dining restaurant at the park called The Lodge Steakhouse at Mahoney.
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a public recreation area located on the Platte River, just off Interstate 80, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Ashland, Nebraska. Among other features, the state park offers lodging and conferencing facilities, aquatic center, marina, trails, and theater.