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Unknown to most of our visitors, Zoo Atlanta has an active primate behavior and cognition research program, with scientists studying both wild apes and apes in zoological settings. As home to 20 gorillas and 11 orangutans, our zoo is able to look in depth at topics varying from memory and learning to zoological care to … Continue reading "Studying gorillas in the Zoo and the wild"

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!"

Those of you who have been following Zoo Atlanta’s giant pandas for a while may remember that our first set of twins, Mei Lun and Mei Huan, enjoyed sharing bamboo. No matter how much bamboo they had, they always sat next to each other and ate the same piece together. Ya Lun and Xi Lun … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 23"

Hello everyone! You’d think that winter would be a slow time for folks that work in a department with a lot of animals that slow down in cooler weather, but you’d be wrong! Aside from normal day-to-day animal care and maintenance of the Scaly Slimy Spectacular complex, some of us have been traveling. One of … Continue reading "Continuing education in amphibian care"

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"

Hey everyone, my name is Sarah and I’m a member of the gorilla care team. If you’ve visited us recently, I’m sure you have noticed how big Mijadala, our youngest troop member, is getting. It’s crazy to think that she’ll be turning 2 years old in September! She has made quite a few large steps … Continue reading "Milestones with Mijadala"

We are well into arrow bamboo (Pseudosasa japonica) season. This is usually one of the favorite times of the year for the giant pandas, and this year’s harvest is no exception. The twins are especially obsessed with arrow. It is really long and skinny, the perfect size for an animal whose jaw strength is still … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, March 19"

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"

As Jen mentioned on Monday, we have been preparing the special behind-the-scenes third outdoor habitat for the adult giant pandas to use. In this habitat, the giant pandas can forage for bamboo and nap in their own private world. Just like the other habitats, this one has a pool and trees and other vegetation to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 14"

My name is Catie, and I am the newest member of the Elephant Team here at Zoo Atlanta. One of the most common questions I am asked about the elephants at Zoo Atlanta is, “How long does it take for them to trust you?” One of my main focuses is building a positive relationship with … Continue reading "The amazing abilities of an elephant’s brain"