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Today was a wet, soggy day in Atlanta. Giant pandas don’t mind a light drizzle, and if it becomes too annoying they’ll grab a piece of bamboo and drag it to one of the outdoor caves. But, given the preference, they prefer to stay inside in the dry dayrooms. We don’t mind this one bit, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 7"

Try to imagine a new color. Well, just stop, because it is not possible. Every color that you can imagine is simply a mixture of the red-green-blue wavelengths that comprise the Human Visual Spectrum. There are plenty of other wavelengths wandering through the universe, but our eyes cannot detect them. We live our life in … Continue reading "Color: in the eye of the beholder?"

Three little (big) peas in a pod! I captured a cute moment the other morning while the ladies were inside munching on breakfast, patiently waiting for their overnight bamboo mess to be cleaned up. Both cubs now love their bananas! They each get about half a banana, and the current favorite way of eating the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, February 2"

Three reasons why you should send your child to Summer Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta Summer will be here before you know it, so gift your child with an experience of a lifetime. Check out these three reasons why you should send your child to Safari Camp! 1. Safari Camp offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences. Campers … Continue reading "3 Reasons to Send Your Child to Summer Safari Camp"

Many of you may know that in 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgraded the giant panda’s status from Endangered to Vulnerable. While this change in status is an amazing achievement for giant panda conservation, this designation does not mean the giant panda is safe from extinction. All of the conservation initiatives … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 31"

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Highlights included milestones in conservation efforts, a new Zoo experience and the breaking of ground on a Grand New View. 2017 was another year of success and growth for Zoo Atlanta, highlighted by achievements in local and global conservation efforts, the debut of an exciting new experience, continued strong attendance and the breaking of ground … Continue reading "Celebrating success and growth in 2017"

Highlights included milestones in conservation efforts, a new Zoo experience and the breaking of ground on a Grand New View. 2017 was another year of success and growth for Zoo Atlanta, highlighted by achievements in local and global conservation efforts, the debut of an exciting new experience, continued strong attendance and the breaking of ground … Continue reading "Celebrating success and growth in 2017"

Ya Lun still loves her sweet potato. Xi Lun, not so much. We also started offering half a banana to each cub. Ya Lun of course loves it, and Xi Lun feels lukewarm about the mushy sweetness. It’s hilarious to watch the cubs eat bananas: They don’t like the peel at this age, so they … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 24"

I get stopped by many guests regularly because I have the coolest job on the planet. They want to know how they can be like me. How do you become a zookeeper, and what does it take? This question doesn’t have a simple answer, as each animal care professional has taken a different path to … Continue reading "What’s it take to work at a zoo?"