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We are well into arrow bamboo (Pseudosasa japonica) season. This is usually one of the favorite times of the year for the giant pandas, and this year’s harvest is no exception. The twins are especially obsessed with arrow. It is really long and skinny, the perfect size for an animal whose jaw strength is still … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, March 19"

It’s always interesting to see how this set of twins is different from the last, especially since both sets are female. Mei Lun and Mei  Huan were much more quiet, yet awake and active in the morning waiting for fresh food. Ya Lun and Xi Lun have so far been sleepier in the mornings and way … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 16"

As Jen mentioned on Monday, we have been preparing the special behind-the-scenes third outdoor habitat for the adult giant pandas to use. In this habitat, the giant pandas can forage for bamboo and nap in their own private world. Just like the other habitats, this one has a pool and trees and other vegetation to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 14"

My name is Catie, and I am the newest member of the Elephant Team here at Zoo Atlanta. One of the most common questions I am asked about the elephants at Zoo Atlanta is, “How long does it take for them to trust you?” One of my main focuses is building a positive relationship with … Continue reading "The amazing abilities of an elephant’s brain"

Hello, Luke from the Bird Department here again! Today I will be talking about the best bird in our department – Cecil the double-wattled cassowary! Cecil is the oldest resident of the Bird Department, and easily a favorite. His hatchday is August 24, 1979, which means he will be 39 years old this summer – … Continue reading "Cassowaries are the coolest"

Everyone is settling into the new routine in PandaLand – giant panda care team and pandas alike. We have routinely been coming to work and finding everyone happily asleep in the mornings, which is always a good thing. Sometimes the twins stay asleep until 10 a.m.! This is normal as they’re still growing and need … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, March 12"

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Watch an afternoon feeding. 

Learn about these impressive carnivores from their animal care professionals. 

The cubs have been fully weaned from Lun Lun for four days now. As mentioned in previous posts, things are going smoothly and according to plan for the pandas and their care team. Lun Lun seems to appreciate the time to do what she likes without having to worry about being available for the cubs, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 9"