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One of the giant pandas’ favorite non-food enrichment items are various scents. We have tried many smelly substances over the years. Some scents elicit no response, but we have found quite a few that the pandas respond to every time we offer them. Any scents offered to the giant pandas (and to all other species … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, June 11"

Bamboo shoot season is coming to a close, and I’m glad I was scheduled in the giant panda area once more before it disappears and it’s back to regular bamboo for the pandas. I’m still getting the hang of figuring out all the different species of bamboo, so feeding out so many shoots made the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 8"

One of my favorite things about giant pandas is the fact that the more uncomfortable they look, the more comfortable they actually are! One of the best examples is when the pandas sleep. The twins are known for perching themselves in such awkward positions on the climbing structures that look anything but comfortable. Yet they … Continue reading "Panda Update – Friday, June 1"

Can’t get enough of baby gorilla Mijadala? Neither can we! As she is nearing her second birthday (September 18), we see her personality and independence developing more every day. While she still sticks close to mom Kudzoo, these days she is much more independent and can be seen wandering off to initiate play with her … Continue reading "Growing up with Mijadala"

Zoo Atlanta is home to one of the largest zoological populations of orangutans in North America, with 11 individuals living in four distinct groups. We have a number of orangutan habitats which can be seen by our visitors, as well as others which are not as visible. Some guests may have caught a glimpse of … Continue reading "Behind the scenes with Biji"

Name: Jenny Position Title: Carnivore Lead Keeper Education: Bachelor of Arts – Biology and Psychology Hometown: Moscow, PA Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 14 years this summer Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I am responsible for the overall care of the Zoo’s carnivore population, as well as … Continue reading "Career Corner: Jenny – Carnivore Department"

Hey everyone, my name is Sarah and I’m a member of the gorilla care team. If you’ve visited us recently, I’m sure you have noticed how big Mijadala, our youngest troop member, is getting. It’s crazy to think that she’ll be turning 2 years old in September! She has made quite a few large steps … Continue reading "Milestones with Mijadala"

Name: Jenail Marshall Position Title: Interpretive Programs Supervisor Education: Bachelor of Arts – Anthropology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: Four years! Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I am responsible for the development, evaluation and facilitation of interpretive programming on Zoo grounds. I want … Continue reading "Career Corner: Jenail Marshall"

If you have been to the Zoo before and seen a presentation at World of Wild Theater or a Keeper Talk at the tiger training panel, then you probably know that training plays a big role here at Zoo Atlanta. What you may not have realized is that all departments do training with the animals, … Continue reading "Training with Fiji"

Many of you may know that in 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgraded the giant panda’s status from Endangered to Vulnerable. While this change in status is an amazing achievement for giant panda conservation, this designation does not mean the giant panda is safe from extinction. All of the conservation initiatives … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 31"