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All is well in PandaLand. Just as Danica and Heather mentioned in recent updates, over the past month, all of the bears were eating bamboo shoots like there was no tomorrow. On one occasion, we went through almost 150 kilograms of shoots just in a few days’ time (not including what was offered overnight)! When … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 5"

Giant pandas have super thick fur, so they are not very heat tolerant and don’t usually want to be outside during Georgia summers. On most days by about Noon, it is too warm to have the pandas in the outdoor habitats, so two groups go to the climate-controlled indoor dayrooms, and one group stays in … Continue reading "Panda Updates -Monday, June 1"

The twins had a big adventure this week! Xi Lun finally convinced Ya Lun to join her in the behind-the-scenes habitat! Ya Lun was still a bit unsure of herself, but seeing how comfortable and relaxed Xi Lan was helped her to settle in. Typically, Ya Lun is the more confident and adventurous of the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 29"

Red pandas are listed as Endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List. This is just two steps below being declared extinct in the wild, and three steps below being extinct all together. While habitat fragmentation and poaching are both concerns for red panda populations, one of their biggest threats … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 27"

Apply for seasonal positions on February 1. WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants are asked to apply online and bring a résumé to be considered for positions. … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Job Fair"

The IUCN Red List has the red panda (ailurus fulgens) listed as Endangered. Their populations are declining for a multitude of reasons such as “housing and commercial development, mining, and climate change”, but another issue they are currently facing is from poaching and the wildlife pet trade. The Red Panda Network shared in July of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, January 16"

It has been a rainy week in Atlanta! Thankfully, the giant pandas have been staying nice and dry in the dayrooms. The rainy weather also means that the pandas’ bamboo is especially fresh. Normally in our hot state with its intense sun, our bamboo technicians have to be careful to not let the bamboo dry … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 15"

Grant is largest show of federal support to date for the effort to target cardiac health in gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. The Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta has been selected to receive a 2019 National Leadership Grants for Museums award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). At $619,044, … Continue reading "Great Ape Heart Project awarded fourth IMLS grant"

Grant is largest show of federal support to date for the effort to target cardiac health in gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. The Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta has been selected to receive a 2019 National Leadership Grants for Museums award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). At $619,044, … Continue reading "Great Ape Heart Project awarded fourth IMLS grant"

As you might remember from my recent panda update, I’m new to the Panda Care Team, which means I’m making sure to spend time observing the animals in our care and getting to know each individual better. On several occasions I have spotted Idgie the red panda sticking out her tongue out as she moves … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, July 31"