Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 16

I haven’t worked the giant panda routine for a few weeks, and it has been even longer since I had...

Pandas

January 14, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, January 14

Giant pandas have some of the strongest jaws of all terrestrial carnivores. Their ability to crush through tough bamboo comes...

Pandas

January 11, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, January 11

Sometimes we take an opportunity to give the twins a chance to hang out in their behind-the-scenes areas as a...

Keeper Stories

January 10, 2019

A season for brumation

Have you ever wondered about where the reptiles go in the winter? I’m not talking about our reptiles here at...

Pandas

January 7, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, January 7

Did you know that red pandas were actually discovered by scientists before giant pandas? Due to their similar bamboo diets...

Pandas

January 4, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, January 4

It’s hard to believe 2018 is already over. The past year has been exciting for the Panda Team, as we...

Keeper Stories

January 4, 2019

Nesting with sun bears

One of the great benefits that we have as animal care professionals is that we get to watch the animals...

Keeper Stories

January 3, 2019

Four ways to be more sustainable

It’s that time of the year! With the holidays coming to an end, we begin to think about what the...

Pandas

January 2, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 2

Yang Yang has a signature move that lets us know he feels playful: he bites his paw and shakes his...

Keeper Stories

January 2, 2019

Caring for animals on holidays

As the majority of people spent Christmas at home spending time with their families, the Zoo Atlanta Animal Care Team...

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