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Like most of you, I sometimes watch the PandaCam while working at my desk. There just isn’t enough panda in my life and I need to spy on them and check in. It’s official business after all. Today was quite a treat when I logged in just in time (around 12:45 p.m. local time) to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 12"

This is one of the most frequently asked questions that a herpetologist hears. No doubt about it. Although I am still waiting for someone to ask “How tall is that snake?” Answer: “I’d say about 2 inches tall.” But, like height in giraffes, length is snakes is a perfectly relevant and interesting phenomenon. Let’s cover … Continue reading "How long is that snake?"

Hello Zoo Atlanta fans! My name is Katherine Biddle, and I am a Seasonal Bird Keeper here at the Zoo. As with any typical bird nerd, I have a love for all things feathered and flying. However, there is a special place in my heart for those that belong to the group known as birds … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 11"

The girls have become very capable climbers, so much so that the playpen no longer contains them. We generally don’t take them from the den until we are ready to weigh them and feed them their formula supplement, but since there were two keepers in the building this morning, Shauna put them in the playpen … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 10"

As part of our enrichment program, we offer the pandas various scents. Some of their favorites are cinnamon, mint mouthwash, TABASCO® sauce, and pure vanilla extract. Though these are items that humans ingest, the pandas do not put them in their mouths at all. The primary reaction we see from the pandas to scent enrichment … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 7"

Last week I had the honor of presenting a private animal encounter for birthday girl Chrissie Fit of the “Pitch Perfect 3” cast. Just more proof that I have the best job on the planet! It was so much fun. The cast and crew were so friendly and took in the experience with as much … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, April 6"

A quick special update since we know many of you were wondering about yesterday’s weather in stormy Atlanta! It is an important part of our jobs to monitor the weather closely and make any necessary preparations for the animals and staff. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, we do here what you … Continue reading "Panda Update – Thursday, April 6"

It is amazing how fast time flies, especially as we see our young orangutans grow and develop! I can’t believe it has been almost two years since Keju was born at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Keju’s name means “cheese” in Indonesian, and she was named by the staff at Henry Vilas to honor her Wisconsin … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 4"

We know the cubs are getting comfortable with each new area when they are able to sleep in that area. Previously, they had some playtime in Dayroom 2, the tepee room, but then when they were ready for a nap, they climbed back into Dayroom 1, the hammock room, and settled down. The other day, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 3"

Meet the Giant Panda Cub Twins of Zoo Atlanta There are four zoos in the United States where you can see giant pandas, but only one where you can see twins. That’s Zoo Atlanta, home to Ya Lun and Xi Lun, adorable giant twin pandas born within an hour of one another in September 2016. … Continue reading "Meet the Giant Panda Cub Twins"