Panda Updates – Monday, October 9

I think it’s safe to say that giant pandas are very much creatures of habit. This is why it is...

Pandas

October 6, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, October 6

Most of the animals in our care are trained for a number of behaviors depending on needs of the animal....

Pandas

October 4, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 4

The rate at which Ya Lun and Xi Lun grow and develop is so fun to watch. It seems like...

Conservation

October 4, 2017

Why choose only sustainable palm oil?

What is palm oil? Palm oil comes from the fruit of the African oil palm tree and is grown all...

Keeper Stories

October 3, 2017

Species Survival Plan plans for king vultures

Hello – I’m Luke, a keeper in the Bird Department here at Zoo Atlanta. Today I’ll be talking about the...

Pandas

October 2, 2017

Panda Updates – Monday, October 2

The (slightly) cooler weather for the next few days means the giant pandas are able to spend more time in...

Pandas

September 29, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, September 29

As the cubs become more and more interested in biscuits, they also become more motivated to search for biscuits. Usually...

Keeper Stories

September 28, 2017

On target with chinchilla training

Hey everyone! I’m McKenzie, and I’m one of our Program Animal Keepers down at the Wieland Wildlife Home. Now that...

Pandas

September 27, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 27

There is a good chance that when you visit the giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta, or tune into PandaCam online,...

Keeper Stories

September 26, 2017

Caring for primates in inclement weather

While we prep for inclement weather at our homes, we also do so at the Zoo. As animal care professionals,...

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