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It was a beautiful and busy day in pandas this past Saturday. The weather was so fantastic we couldn’t wait to let the pandas out into the outdoor habitats. The cubs have been pretty reserved about going out. Usually they sit just inside their shift door and only venture out with a lot of coaxing … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 8"

Sava and Xonsu are ambassadors for one of Earth’s most imperiled natural habitats. Zoo Atlanta welcomes two new faces to its renowned primate population, each with an important individual message of conservation for one of the planet’s most imperiled wild places. Sava and Xonsu, a pair of young crowned lemurs, are the newest additions to … Continue reading "Zoo welcomes two new crowned lemurs"

While a day trip to the Zoo might get you up close and personal with your favorite animals, Zoo Atlanta goes beyond appearances and straight to the heart of the matter. Many of the species living here are endangered, which means conservation efforts are key to their survival. Whether you’re a giant panda fan or … Continue reading "Cute With a Cause at Zoo Atlanta"

Bamboo shoot season is upon us! Bamboo shoots are the young stalks of bamboo that pop up all over the place at this time of year. Giant pandas, amongst other animals, love bamboo shoots. They are soft, tender and full of nutrients. At this time of year, giant pandas would be eating almost exclusively shoots, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 1"

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"

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"

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?"