Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 13

We know everyone was curious about all the animals here during the weather we got with Tropical Storm Irma. We...

Keeper Stories

September 12, 2017

Mija is turning 1!

Hello again everyone! I wanted to let you all know that we have a special birthday coming up in the...

Pandas

September 8, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, September 9

The pandas received a bubble machine as a present for the cubs’ birthday. Since Yang Yang was outside the other...

Keeper Stories

September 8, 2017

“Off-season” for the Program Animals Team

As a member of the Program Animals Department, it is easy to say we are extremely busy all summer long....

Pandas

September 6, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 6

Sunday was the twins’ first birthday! The year has flown by! The girls celebrated their birthday just as their older...

Keeper Stories

September 5, 2017

Networking for a common goal

This past week I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference for The American Association of Zookeepers. Also known...

Pandas

September 1, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, September 1

This time last year we were (impatiently) waiting for Lun Lun to give birth. The nursery had been ready for...

Keeper Stories

August 31, 2017

A second glance is worth the time

Hi there! Sara from the Herpetology Department again. You might remember me from my recent #TakeoverTuesday, and I’m back to...

Conservation

August 30, 2017

Plastic: let’s break it down

I use plastic. I recycle. What’s the issue? Hearing a lot about plastic and how bad it is? Wondering what...

Pandas

August 30, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 30

It has been months since I last got to take care of these bears, and my oh my, how much...

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