Panda Updates – Monday, March 13

The cubs are becoming expert climbers. They are still a bit awkward about it, but as soon as they go...

Pandas

March 10, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, March 10

I know I wrote about Xi Lun coming in last week on her own, but she is doing so well...

Keeper Stories

March 9, 2017

Keeper Stories – Thursday, March 9

I’m going to veer off animals for just a moment and talk about your second favorite subject, zookeepers! After looking...

Zoo News

March 9, 2017

Ya Lun and Xi Lun reach new milestone

Ya Lun and Xi Lun the Giant panda twins have reached a new milestone: all-day play in their dayroom habitat....

Animal Science

March 8, 2017

Venomous or Poisonous?

Okay, it used to be simple for us biology nerds to distinguish “poisonous” organisms from “venomous” organisms. In lectures, I...

Pandas

March 8, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 8

The cubs are growing like weeds! I have been on a mini vacation for the last five days and came...

Keeper Stories

March 7, 2017

Keeper Stories – Tuesday, March 7

The days are getting warmer, the trees are blooming, and the birds are singing. Spring must be right around the...

Pandas

March 6, 2017

Panda Updates – Monday, March 6

Yesterday was my first day working with the pandas in three weeks. I get regular updates from the primary panda...

Pandas

March 3, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, March 3

Throughout the day, we bring the pandas into the back so that we can clean up leftovers and give them...

Keeper Stories

March 2, 2017

Keeper Stories – Thursday, March 2

As you’re walking by the bald eagle habitat, you may notice some new faces nearby. In a new space built...

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