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Yesterday was my first day working in pandas in a long time. Many things around the building don’t change. The routine is the same, and, of course, there is always bamboo to be dealt with. The one big change I experienced was with the cubs. They are HUGE! The last time I got to work … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 26"

The human voice clearly is a remarkable phenomenon. The anatomy of our throat and the cognitive abilities of our brain allow us to create an amazing breadth of sounds and imbue them with purposeful subtleties, such as a snarky tone or a singer’s vibrato. Culture, communication, coordination, and perhaps even civilization itself, have all been … Continue reading "Primate Communication"

Spring! This season evokes a variety of feelings from people. Some look forward to the warmth and rains that come, rejuvenating us from the cold of winter. Others dread this time of year, as the favorable temperatures and precipitation kick-start the plant-life. This results in the bane of most southerners’ existence, pollen. Whether you love … Continue reading "Keepers Stories – Tuesday, April 25"

Hi everybody! My name is Danica, and I am a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department here at Zoo Atlanta. This means I get the awesome job of moving through different areas and learning how to care for a wide variety of the animals that call the Zoo home. Most recently, I have been trained … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 21"

At this point we’ve used the term “growing like a weed” at almost every update, but what is Ya Lun’s and Xi Lun’s growth rate? How fast does a panda cub grow? They are currently averaging about a third of a pound gained every 24 hours. Ya Lun weighs close to 30 pounds and Xi … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 21"

Hey everyone, this is Char from the Herpetology Department. I just got back from an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) professional development course. AZA is the largest accrediting body for zoos and aquariums in North America. This year I was able to attend the Crocodilian Behavior and Management course offered by AZA and hosted … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, April 20"

THE 2017 BEASTLY FEAST PRESENTED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND Zoo Atlanta’s most spectacular evening of the year returns with “Moon over Kilimanjaro” on May 6 One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas returns on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at The Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm … Continue reading "The 2017 Beastly Feast"

It seems like it has been ages since I have worked with the youngsters, even though I did get some time to work with them last week. I can’t believe how much they have grown. It seems like it was only yesterday that they were barely learning to walk, and now they are running around … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 19"

Hey everyone! My name is Bailey Cheney, and I’m one of the newest people on the primate staff right now. I’m currently working solely in the gorilla section, and I love it. I was previously a full-time primate keeper at the Houston Zoo for three years, and before that I was a primate intern with … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 18"

As you watch the panda cubs either at the Zoo or on PandaCam, you may catch them chewing on bamboo or, if they are really lucky, on one of their momma’s biscuits. The girls are not ingesting solid food yet, but as all babies do, they are beginning to explore their environment and are learning … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 14"