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Hello! Brittney Lie Tjauw here. I’m a member of the Primate Team, and today I’ll be talking a little bit about some of my favorite primates, lemurs! This past Saturday, we observed World Lemur Day here at the Zoo. So, just in case you were unable to attend, I will fill you in what you … Continue reading "World Lemur Day 2018"

Some people (and animals) like warm temperatures. Other people, like myself (and other animals) like cooler weather. With their dense fur coat, the cooler the weather, the happier giant pandas are! The weather in Atlanta has been blissfully cool this week, and that means we have been able to utilize the outdoor habitats all day, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 2"

Zoo Atlanta is a certified sensory inclusive destination. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an exclusive and seamless experience for all guests. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing … Continue reading "Sensory-processing Needs"

Take an exciting first look with us! New computer-generated concepts of Savanna Hall, under construction now with the ongoing revitalization of the former Cyclorama building, give us an inspiring glimpse into the many possibilities of what will soon be Atlanta’s newest special events destination. Savanna Hall, which will be open for events in spring 2020, … Continue reading "A sneak-peek at Savanna Hall"

Thank you for your interest in donating bamboo to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta is fortunate to be able to count on a wonderful set of neighbors in the Atlanta metro area always willing to help us and the animals.  One way you can help is by donating bamboo growing in your property. Bamboo is the … Continue reading "Bamboo Donation"

Hello from PandaLand! It’s been what feels like an eternity since I last worked with the giant pandas, and what a treat it is. As you may recall from previous updates, Lun Lun has been experiencing a pseudopregnancy, so has been spending more time behind the scenes lately. If you visited the Zoo on Tuesday, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 17"

Hello! As with all of my colleagues here, professional development is hugely important to me. I have been away from the Zoo for the past 2 weeks for two amazing opportunities! First, at the end of September I went to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference. Zoo Atlanta is an accredited member … Continue reading "The importance of professional development"

Name: Marieke Cassia Gartner Position Title: Post-doctoral research fellow Education: PhD in psychology Hometown: New York, NY Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 2 weeks! (start date September 10) Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I will be creating an animal welfare program for the Zoo, working with animals … Continue reading "Career Corner: Research & Conservation"

As many of you who have followed the giant pandas for a number of years know, female giant pandas can exhibit pseudopregnancy. Pseudopregnancy closely mimics pregnancy in terms of behaviors and hormone fluctuations, but is not an actual pregnancy. Lun Lun has recently been experiencing this. This is not a surprise for us in that … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 3"

Having a camera to remotely monitor Idgie the red panda is the best thing since sliced bread! We have been taking full advantage of this and keep finding ways to encourage her to use her air-conditioned hut in her outdoor habitat. Currently, this involves splitting her diet into many small portions and running over there … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, September 28"