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With trees blossoming and warm weather, spring is in the air! Seasonal changes are beginning to appear, which also means changes for both humans and local wildlife. As members of the same ecosystem, we will be more likely to run into furry, scaly, and feathered friends while we (and they) are enjoying the spring, and we … Continue reading "The call: “I found an injured animal!”"

Job-seekers who are energetic, friendly, reliable, and have a passion for animals and youth are invited to apply for interviews at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair for Summer Safari Day Camp Educators on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Participants must pre-apply online in advance to receive an interview. The Summer Safari Camp Educator position will be … Continue reading "Virtual Job Fair for Safari Camp Educators"

Job-seekers who are energetic, friendly, reliable, and have a passion for animals and youth are invited to apply for interviews at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair for Summer Safari Day Camp Educators on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Participants must pre-apply online in advance to receive an interview. The Summer Safari Camp Educator position will be … Continue reading "Virtual Job Fair for Safari Camp Educators"

Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta to take place Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Participants must pre-apply online in advance to receive an interview. Available positions include Guest Service Agents; Rides Attendants; Member Services Associates; Security Operators; and Call Center … Continue reading "Join our Virtual Job Fair"

Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta to take place Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Participants must pre-apply online in advance to receive an interview. Available positions include Guest Service Agents; Rides Attendants; Member Services Associates; Security Operators; and Call Center … Continue reading "Join our Virtual Job Fair"

If you have visited the Zoo recently, you may have noticed that Jackie is a bit more active these days. This could be attributed to a few things. For one, red pandas are native to high elevations of the Himalayas. As such, the cold weather we have been experiencing is perfect for him! However, one … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 31"

It tends to be common knowledge that giant pandas are native to China, but did you know that other bears also live in China? Four species of bears occupy different regions of the country: giant pandas, sun bears, Asiatic black bears, and brown bears. They are all found in different territories, noted below.  Giant pandas … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, January 21"

When I reflect on the past year, there are a lot of amazing moments. Keeper Trish and I both started here on the Panda Care Team within the last year. As a primary team, she, Keeper Heather, and I have worked hard to be a cohesive unit (along with the amazing other care team members … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 12"

Happy New Year! The pandas rang in the new year with special 2022 enrichment, and it was a big hit! Check out how Jackie and Lun Lun celebrated. (photo: Trish J.) Trish J. Keeper I, Mammals

Recently, Trish J. offered some tips on how to tell Ya Lun and Xi Lun apart. One of my favorite ways to tell the girls apart happens when they are asleep. Ya Lun often sleeps so deeply that her teeth are visible. Ya Lun developed this quirk a couple of years ago. When we first … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 3"