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Since it’s now been more than a month since the twins were weaned, we have started testing the waters with regards to having mom and offspring near each other. Eventually we will be able to house them next door to each other, but for now we wanted to see how they would react being in … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 16"

Lun Lun got to spend some time in our behind-the-scenes habitat recently. As previously mentioned, that habitat has several species of bamboo growing naturally in it, as well as a large pool. Lun Lun spent the day peacefully harvesting her own bamboo. She even took a quick dip in the pool and played briefly with … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 13"

Hello from everyone on the Hoofstock Team! It’s been a while since we’ve seen Zoo guests, but I promise, we’re still here! When we do get a chance to go out on grounds and talk to guests, most people have the same question: Where are the savanna animals? As many of you know, we are … Continue reading "Grand New View: Savanna behind the scenes"

As the seasons change here in Georgia, so does the behavior of many of the animals here at the Zoo. For the giant pandas and our red panda, Idgie, the weather warming up means it’s time for a lot more sleeping. As we transition into spring and then summer, giant panda and red panda breeding … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 11"

Join us on Friday, May 4 to explore what makes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) so important to Zoo Atlanta as part of Georgia STEM Day 2018. This statewide collaborative celebration, produced by TAG-Ed, engages STEM-based organizations and schools across the state to highlight the importance and awesomeness of STEM. On STEM Day, visitors … Continue reading "Georgia STEM Day comes to Zoo Atlanta"

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"

Although it has not felt it so far, we have hit springtime here in Atlanta. With spring supposedly comes warmer weather, which we can hope will eventually show up. While many of the animals will enjoy the shift in temperatures over the next few weeks, we as animal care professionals are also making sure we … Continue reading "Warming up for spring"

With the recent warm weather, all of the beautiful plants on Zoo grounds are starting to grow and flower. This time of year is especially exciting for the giant pandas (and their animal care team), because it means we are approaching bamboo shoot season! If you live in Georgia or another region where bamboo grows, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 9"

Ya Lun and Xi Lun are bamboo-eating machines just like their mother! Whenever we clean up after their meals, we only find tiny little bits of bamboo left to pick up – we rarely find whole pieces left behind. Additionally, Ya Lun and Xi Lun prefer to eat the large bamboo culms (or stems) like … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 6"

Last year I wrote about some baby sidewinder rattlesnakes, and today I am going to give you an update on these little guys. Behind the scenes at the Conservation Breeding Center, we are conducting some data collection on our new baby sidewinders. This research project is led by Dr. Joe Mendelson, Director of Research, and … Continue reading "Studying sidewinders"