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Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun have departed for China.  Pandas have left Atlanta on their way to a new chapter in Chengdu Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun,and Xi Lun are officially on their way to China for their new chapter at the Chengdu Research Base of … Continue reading "Giant Pandas Have Departed for China"

Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun have departed for China.  Pandas have left Atlanta on their way to a new chapter in Chengdu ATLANTA – October 12, 2024 – Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun,and Xi Lun are officially on their way to China for their new chapter … Continue reading "Giant Pandas Have Departed for China"

Hello, my name is Sean, one of the members of the Sloth Care Team. As I’m sure you’ve heard, we had a baby sloth born on August 9, but did you know the baby has a big sister? Mom Nutella and the baby are living in our KIDZone habitat with the baby’s father, Cocoa, an unrelated … Continue reading "Olivia is all grown up!"

Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will soon depart Atlanta for China. Read on to learn about the many preparations and arrangements that go into making sure the pandas travel in executive class comfort! Prep for the pandas’ travels, including an extensive permitting process, begins long before the trip. The Panda Team is dedicated to ensuring the pandas feel safe … Continue reading "25 years of pandas: Prepping for a panda voyage"

Hello! This is Josh from the Bird Team. I sat for a while trying to come up with a fall-themed blog to write, and all I could think about was seeing Halloween décor depicting my favorite birds as being scary! Unfortunately, when a lot of people think of vultures, images of dark, ominous creatures circling … Continue reading "The truth about vultures"

Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 14 ATLANTA – October 1, 2024 – One of Atlanta’s most distinctive holiday light traditions returns with a stunning contemplation of the wonders of the natural world at IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now on sale for the experience, which opens on … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"

Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 14 ATLANTA – October 1, 2024 – One of Atlanta’s most distinctive holiday light traditions returns with a stunning contemplation of the wonders of the natural world at IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now on sale for the experience, which opens … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"

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"

All aboard! Hop on for a ride on one of Zoo Atlanta’s family favorites – The Norfolk Southern Zoo Train!