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One of the giant pandas’ most notable characteristics is their black-and-white coloration. This rare coloring is thought to serve two main purposes: the first is camouflage, and the second is communication. Giant pandas live in the temperate bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. These dense forests create pockets of sunlight and shadow which … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 12"

If you ever come to the Zoo, chances are you are going to learn something about conservation and the natural world. Whether it be through signs you were interested in, a keeper or educator who happened to be around a habitat, or even formal presentations, our purpose is to educate you all about the world … Continue reading "Seeing the world we fight to protect"

Did you know that the red panda was actually discovered 42 years before the giant panda? They are considered the “true” panda or “original” panda and are the only member of their taxonomic family, Ailuridae. They are native to India, Bhutan, Nepal, and China, and reside in the eastern Himalayas at elevations of 5,000-13,000 feet! … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 9"

A commitment to conservation is now more vital and timely than ever, given a recent change in the status of wild African elephants. In late March, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that African savanna elephants, the species housed at Zoo Atlanta, are now classified as Endangered. Their relatives, the African forest … Continue reading "Elephant conservation is more vital than ever"

A commitment to conservation is now more vital and timely than ever, given a recent change in the status of wild African elephants. In late March, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that African savanna elephants, the species housed at Zoo Atlanta, are now classified as Endangered. Their relatives, the African forest … Continue reading "Elephant conservation is more vital than ever"

Hey everyone! Allie here with the Carnivore Team, and today I’ll be talking to you about this year’s conservation theme at Zoo Atlanta: Wildlife Trade.  Specifically, the focus this month is on big cats.  I know you are roaring with excitement, so let’s pounce on these facts! Let’s start off with the defining characteristics of … Continue reading "Pounce on the facts: big cats and the wildlife trade"

We are approaching the most wonderful time of the year here in PandaLand… bamboo shoot season! Every spring, bamboo stands produce what are called shoots. These are the fresh, new sprouts of the plant that emerge from the ground before they harden into the big, tough culms we typically think of when we think of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 7"

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could support Zoo Atlanta in a more tangible way?” Maybe you’ve even wanted to do so while wearing a red, blue, or green Zoo Atlanta uniform T-shirt? Then do we have good news for you! Zoo Atlanta offers volunteer opportunities for kids, teens, and adults, as … Continue reading "Volunteering at Zoo Atlanta – get involved!"

This past month, as we marked the one-year anniversary of the United States shutting down due to COVID-19, many people have been reflecting on where we were at the start of the pandemic. It was a fraught time in many ways, and people sought distraction. What they found was the Netflix series Tiger King.    … Continue reading "Big cats and wildlife trade"