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Positive reinforcement training sessions with the giant pandas show us some of the ways they can be active participants in their own medical care. One of the most important behaviors that the giant pandas know is an “open mouth” behavior, which allows us to check out their teeth and make sure they are looking healthy. Bamboo contains a … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, October 3"

By Robert Amrhein, Keeper III Ambassador Animals Illustrations by Summit St. John, Ambassador Animals Intern One day two, fluffy, sheep best friends were just waking up from their afternoon nap and were thinking about what to do. That’s when Sven, a young excitable sheep, had an amazing idea! “Benson!” Sven exclaimed to his silly little … Continue reading "Sven and the Mysterious Nutrition Kitchen"

Just in time for spooky season, you can now catch a glimpse of Casper at Zoo Atlanta! No, not that Casper. He’s not a friendly ghost, but he represents a species that was once frightfully close to extinction. You can learn about the conservation story of bonteboks here, but I want to tell you about part of the … Continue reading "Say ‘Boo!’ to zoonosis"

Reptile learning and cognition – not something many people think of when they see an anole run across their garden wall. The traditional train of thought when thinking about reptiles is that they are animals with tiny brains ruled by instinct, but we know better in the Herpetology Department. Although challenging, reptiles are very capable … Continue reading "Reptile learning"

Hi everyone, it’s Claire from the Bird Team! Today I wanted to teach you about our birds’ diets. We’ve all heard the terms carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore, right? But did you know that there are several subcategories? While an herbivore or carnivore eats mostly plants or meat, respectively, there are different types of these that … Continue reading "All about food"

Enrichment looks a little different each day at the giant panda building, and that’s by design! Every day, we focus on a behavior that giant pandas and red pandas would do in the wild – climbing, smelling, foraging, self-anointing, etc. – and we try to change their environment to stimulate that behavioral response. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading "Panda Update- Monday, September 26"

Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022 – An extraordinary visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world returns this holiday season with the second year of IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022 – An extraordinary visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world returns this holiday season with the second year of IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

It’s been a quiet week at the Zambezi Elephant Center. As summer (erroneously referred to as “the busy season”) winds down and the autumn air is just beginning to be felt in the darker parts of the early mornings, we animal care professionals can pause for a minute’s reflection on the passing season, and in … Continue reading "Changing seasons at the Zambezi Elephant Center"

Fall is just around the corner, and if, like me, you’re getting excited for crisp-weather fashion (knits, outerwear, boots… I could go on and on), it’s a good time to pause and think more about where our clothes are coming from, and if there’s room to make some more Earth-friendly choices in what we buy … Continue reading "It’s called [sustainable] fashion!"