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Some of our panda fans have recently asked questions about Ya Lun’s eyes, so we wanted to provide the facts as shared by our Veterinary Team. Ya Lun has been diagnosed with allergies which caused some alopecia around the eyes. She is on allergy medications and is doing well. Her mother Lun Lun has always … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, January 10"

Hello again from Caitlin on the Orangutan Team!  It has been an emotional month for us orangutan caretakers, as we recently said goodbye to our oldest female orangutan, Biji.  Biji was famously known at Zoo Atlanta as being one of the founding members of our orangutan population.  She lived to be 52 years old and … Continue reading "Remembering Biji"

Giant pandas have so many fascinating traits – including a trait that mature female pandas experience once a year, pseudopregnancy. Mel S. shares more: “The key part of the word ‘pseudopregnancy’ is, of course, ‘pseudo,’ which is Latin for ‘not genuine or false.’ What this means for mature female pandas is that their bodies still … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 31"

We’re pleased to be able to share a special “guest panda update” from Dr. Sam today about some recent eye treatments for Lun Lun. Read on to learn more: “We have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with giant pandas for almost 25 years. Over the years, we’ve learned a great … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, June 8"

As we anticipate the weather warming with the approach of summer, you may notice the pandas starting to spend more time in their indoor dayroom areas. Pandas are native to temperature forests high in the mountains of China, and these dayroom areas are temperature controlled to a cool 65 degrees year-round. As a Panda Care … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, June 1"

All-new 360° VR experience takes guests on a live-action adventure ATLANTA – May 25, 2023 – Members and guests at Zoo Atlanta now have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to venture into the jungle of Rwanda and observe gorillas in the wild – without leaving their seats at the Zoo. Zoo Atlanta is excited to announce Gorilla Trek: A 360° … Continue reading "VENTURE INTO THE JUNGLE OF RWANDA WITH GORILLA TREK"

Hi it’s Emily from the Orangutan Team, and I’m here to share with you some exciting news about our youngest orangutan: Keju is celebrating her 8th birthday! Keju came to Zoo Atlanta in 2015 and joined Madu’s family group. Keju is Madu’s fourth foster baby that Madu has raised. Orangutans have a lot to learn, and … Continue reading "Happy 8th Birthday Keju!"

ATLANTA – February 15, 2023 – Jackie, the red panda at Zoo Atlanta, will soon be off on a new adventure at a new home. The 5-year-old male will be leaving Atlanta for Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee during the week of February 20, 2023.  Jackie’s move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ … Continue reading "JACKIE THE RED PANDA WILL SOON DEPART ON A NEW ADVENTURE"

Become a citizen scientist and win your own Catio or birding experience in Zoo Atlanta’s Birds, Backyards, and Beyond Contest ATLANTA – February 9, 2023 – In advance of one of the largest annual migrations for native birds in North America, citizen scientists and birders of all experience levels are encouraged to participate in the … Continue reading "JOIN THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT!"

Bring a résumé for a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager on February 9 WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal and part-time positions at an upcoming Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta on Thursday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To attend, applicants should register online at … Continue reading "APPLY FOR SEASONAL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AT THE ZOO ATLANTA JOB FAIR"