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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"

Spring Break is in full swing at Zoo Atlanta, but the giant pandas are oblivious to that. The only “issues” are the squabbles between a certain pair of subadults. I was speaking with Heather R. the other day, and we were recounting how much bickering Mei Lun and Mei Huan did at this age. We … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 4"

Hi all! I trust you all have enjoyed our guest bloggers over the last few posts. Big thanks and kudos to our intrepid research interns, Avery Twitchell-Heyne and Liam Kelly. Their blogs and their efforts are a perfect segue into today’s topic. Short version: Zoo Atlanta is #7 on the top-10 list of most research-productive … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is a top-10 research organization!"

Week kicks off with Gorilla Egg Hunts and More on March 31. Spring Break Week kicks off with a favorite seasonal tradition at Gorilla Egg Hunts and More on Saturday, March 31, 2018, and looking into the week ahead, Zoo Atlanta offers a number of tips for making the most of all the Zoo experience … Continue reading "Spring Break must-dos at the Zoo"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest big cat species: Sparky, a 13-year-old male Sumatran tiger, arrived in Atlanta in early March and has begun exploring his new home in the Zoo’s Complex Carnivores habitat. He has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Tiger Species Survival Plan® … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Sparky the tiger"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest big cat species: Sparky, a 13-year-old male Sumatran tiger, arrived in Atlanta in early March and has begun exploring his new home in the Zoo’s Complex Carnivores habitat. He has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Tiger Species Survival Plan® … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Sparky the tiger"

Many people often wonder how giant pandas are able to survive in dense bamboo forests while also being black-and-white. After all, it doesn’t necessarily make sense for a black-and-white animal to be adequately camouflaged in a green and brown forest …right? Giant pandas are actually very good at blending into their surroundings! Their coat coloration … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 28"

Spring is here! Or is it? My allergies say yes, but the heat in my house is saying otherwise. Either way, it will get warm and sunny very soon, and what better way to spend your Spring Break or weekend than visiting the Zoo to see the animals enjoying this spring weather and all of … Continue reading "Carnivores are ready for spring!"

Things have been status-quo in PandaLand for the last few days, which makes things rather uneventful (which is good!). That being said, I don’t know about you but all, these weather and temperature fluctuations from Mother Nature are wreaking havoc on my sinuses! The giant pandas are taking it in stride as always, except for … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 21"

It’s always interesting to see how this set of twins is different from the last, especially since both sets are female. Mei Lun and Mei  Huan were much more quiet, yet awake and active in the morning waiting for fresh food. Ya Lun and Xi Lun have so far been sleepier in the mornings and way … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 16"