Panda Updates – Monday, September 16

Today I thought I would talk about red pandas and their role as an umbrella species and indicator species – a topic...

Keeper Stories

September 16, 2019

Three’s a herd!

Hey everyone! It’s Caleb again! It’s been an eventful, awesome summer for the Elephant Care Team. On August 8, we...

Pandas

September 13, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, September 13

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on Earth. It grows so quickly that in some instances you can see it...

Pandas

September 11, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 11

Birthday season is officially over in the panda building, and that means a few things around here! The summer is...

Zoo News

September 11, 2019

Help name the infant gorilla

Submit names online and support gorilla conservation ahead of naming day on World Gorilla Day. World Gorilla Day will bring...

Keeper Stories

September 10, 2019

Treating a monkey with diabetes

Many people ask what medical issues non-human primates have that are similar to us. One medical problem that many do...

Pandas

September 9, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, September 9

Based on the latest data sourced from the IUCN Red List, the giant panda population is estimated to be around...

Keeper Stories

September 5, 2019

What is Wieland Wildlife Home?

You might find yourself asking this question as you scan your Zoo map or walk past our boardwalk. Well, this...

Pandas

September 4, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 4

Currently, there are two recognized subspecies of red pandas. They are a part of the family Ailuridae, and are actually...

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September 4, 2019

Career Corner: Multimedia

Name: Mark Kamann Position Title: Multimedia Assistant Education: Bachelor’s degree from Art Institute of Atlanta in Digital Film Hometown: Vidalia,...

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