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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"

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"

Zoo Atlanta and the zoos and aquariums of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will benefit from “All Together for Animals,” an interactive virtual music benefit concert on March 31, 2021. The all-star benefit will feature streamed original performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter, and … Continue reading "All Together for Animals Virtual Concert"

Zoo Atlanta and the zoos and aquariums of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will benefit from “All Together for Animals,” an interactive virtual music benefit concert on March 31, 2021. The all-star benefit will feature streamed original performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter, and … Continue reading "All Together for Animals Virtual Concert"

Hello! My name is Trish, and this is my first post as the newest member of the Panda Care Team at Zoo Atlanta! I came from the Smithsonian National Zoo, where I cared for two adult giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, and their newborn cub Xiao Qi Ji. I also took care of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, March 22"

The Atlanta Science Festival is back, and you can celebrate by bringing more fun and enlightening STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities into your classroom! Here at Zoo Atlanta, we incorporate STEM principles into many of our daily operations. Our Animal Care Team uses the latest zoology research to determine how to keep the … Continue reading "STEM inspiration for your classroom "

Hey everyone! My name is Amanda, and I’m a primary keeper on the Hoofstock Team. You might have seen some updates from me in the past talking about the giant pandas and red panda here at the Zoo. Well, that’s because I was a primary keeper with pandas for a little over a year and … Continue reading "Learning Mumbles’ routine"

On occasion we might switch things up and you will see a red flash on PandaCam rather than a black-and-white figure. That’s because we want to feature the other panda, Jackie the red panda! Like I said, though, it may just be a flash, and that’s because he can be incredibly active from time to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, February 22"