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It seems like it has been ages since I have worked with the youngsters, even though I did get some time to work with them last week. I can’t believe how much they have grown. It seems like it was only yesterday that they were barely learning to walk, and now they are running around … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 19"

As you watch the panda cubs either at the Zoo or on PandaCam, you may catch them chewing on bamboo or, if they are really lucky, on one of their momma’s biscuits. The girls are not ingesting solid food yet, but as all babies do, they are beginning to explore their environment and are learning … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 14"

This is one of the most frequently asked questions that a herpetologist hears. No doubt about it. Although I am still waiting for someone to ask “How tall is that snake?” Answer: “I’d say about 2 inches tall.” But, like height in giraffes, length is snakes is a perfectly relevant and interesting phenomenon. Let’s cover … Continue reading "How long is that snake?"

The girls have become very capable climbers, so much so that the playpen no longer contains them. We generally don’t take them from the den until we are ready to weigh them and feed them their formula supplement, but since there were two keepers in the building this morning, Shauna put them in the playpen … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 10"

A quick special update since we know many of you were wondering about yesterday’s weather in stormy Atlanta! It is an important part of our jobs to monitor the weather closely and make any necessary preparations for the animals and staff. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, we do here what you … Continue reading "Panda Update – Thursday, April 6"

We know the cubs are getting comfortable with each new area when they are able to sleep in that area. Previously, they had some playtime in Dayroom 2, the tepee room, but then when they were ready for a nap, they climbed back into Dayroom 1, the hammock room, and settled down. The other day, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 3"

Meet the Giant Panda Cub Twins of Zoo Atlanta There are four zoos in the United States where you can see giant pandas, but only one where you can see twins. That’s Zoo Atlanta, home to Ya Lun and Xi Lun, adorable giant twin pandas born within an hour of one another in September 2016. … Continue reading "Meet the Giant Panda Cub Twins"

Mulch! If you’ve stopped by our panda viewing and checked out the dayrooms, you might have noticed that the rooms got a bit of a facelift! We added another roughly eight inches of mulch to both dayrooms on Wednesday. The overall thickness of the mulch is around 18 inches (with dirt underneath), and every year … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 31"

The animals are in for spring-themed surprises! Species throughout Zoo Atlanta will find colorful enrichment in their habitats on Saturday, March 30.

Back to Brew Ticketing & Entry Questions  Can I bring my baby/child, or anyone under the age of 21?  Brew at the Zoo is an adults-only event and may only be attended by ticketholders 21 or older. A government-issued photo ID is required. No exceptions! Visit our events page to see our full calendar of … Continue reading "Brew FAQ"