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We often get asked why giant pandas sit the way they do when they eat. When the pandas are kicked back enjoying bamboo, they either look extremely comfortable, or extremely uncomfortable (by human standards). Regardless of how it may appear, the pandas make sure they’re comfortable before they start eating. The reason that giant pandas … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 21"

Hi everyone! My name’s Shae, and I’m lucky enough to intern here at Zoo Atlanta with the World of Wild Theater. We work with the birds in the Ambassador Animals program and present the free-flight bird presentation, “Come Fly with Me!” Just watching the theater presentation is spectacular – birds swoop over guests’ heads seemingly … Continue reading "Training with a new Major Mitchell’s cockatoo"

It’s crazy to think that in a few short months Ya Lun and Xi Lun will be 3 years old. They’ve each grown into their big personalities and we are still learning new things about them all the time. Recently, we have been spending time focusing on training with each of them. We have trained … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, June 17"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"

It is important that the animals here at Zoo Atlanta have positive relationships with all members of their care teams. This is why we put such a strong emphasis on giving the animals choice and control over their days, as well as the option to voluntarily participate in their training. Due to the medical nature … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 14"

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since my last update, and in wracking my brain on what comings and goings have been happening in PandaLand, I have realized that a pretty important detail has been left out. Don’t worry – all is well with the pandas. They have adjusted well after the end of bamboo … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, June 12"

The well-being of all the animals at Zoo Atlanta is our top priority. In our continuing efforts to make Idgie the red panda’s life as comfortable as possible as she gets older and displays more age-related mobility issues, we have added additional modifications to her habitat. Originally she just showed signs of having mobility issues … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, June 10"