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Hi y’all and Happy Fall! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team. As the whole Zoo welcomes the fall season and hopefully cooler temperatures, the Elephant Care Team is currently busy preparing our three African elephants, Msholo, Kelly, and Tara, for their annual exams with our Veterinary Team! Our annual elephant exams are comprised of … Continue reading "Let’s get physical!"

We announced on Friday that the pandas are expected to travel to China in mid-October (see our full post from September 20 for more), and as we prepare for them to make their journey,  I can’t help but reminisce on some of my favorite memories from taking care of the bears. I haven’t been as lucky … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, September 23"

Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in mid-October  ATLANTA – September 20, 2024 – Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in mid-October 2024, in tandem with the expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China at the end of that … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE TIMELINE FOR GIANT PANDAS"

Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in mid-October  ATLANTA – September 20, 2024 – Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in mid-October 2024, in tandem with the expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China at the end … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE TIMELINE FOR GIANT PANDAS"

Does Zoo Atlanta have giant pandas? Yes! Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta on September 27, 2026. The pandas are not yet visible – meet them with the opening of the all-new Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove on November 6! Who are the giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta? The giant pandas are male … Continue reading "FAQs: Giant Panda Program at Zoo Atlanta"

We’re thrilled to welcome Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, who arrived in Atlanta on September 27! Read the full announcement here. We can’t wait to welcome Members and guests to Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, opening November 6. Stay tuned to this page for all things panda!    Video courtesy of FedEx Check out our Panda Program FAQS, and continue to explore this page for all things pandas!

Hi everyone!  This is Kelly from the Herpetology Department.  Y’all have probably noticed that the weather is getting cooler and the days shorter, which means winter is right around the corner.  If you are like me, and like going for hikes during this cooler time of year, you may notice you see fewer amphibians and … Continue reading "Preparing to be a “popsicle” in winter? Meet the wood frog!"

Hi friends! It’s your friendly neighborhood petting zoo keeper here to tell you all about one of our incredible breeds of sheep found at the petting zoo in the Orkin Children’s Zoo section of the Zoo. Gulf Coast Native Sheep, also commonly known as Gulf Coast or Native Sheep, are a breed of sheep bred specifically for … Continue reading "A piece of shared American history: Gulf Coast Native Sheep"

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Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted by undergraduate students from Georgia Tech, colleagues at Georgia State University, and Zoo team members, investigating how eastern box turtles assess the amount of food presented versus the number of food items. Read on to learn more about the study’s findings.   Would you rather have three … Continue reading "Box turtles determine if “big equals more!”"