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Here at Zoo Atlanta we have two climate-controlled dayrooms and two outdoor habitats that are visible to our guests. In addition to our behind-the-scenes den areas, we also have a behind-the-scenes habitat. This habitat is different from the other two, in that we allow the bamboo and other plants to grow freely in the area. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 20"

Can you feel it? If you have lived in Georgia or even in the southeastern United States, you know exactly what I’m referring to. No, it’s not that holly jolly feeling you can sense welling up in your belly. It’s not even the preemptive grumbling your stomach is making anticipating that Thanksgiving feast. That feeling, … Continue reading "Helping birds stay warm"

We occasionally offer browse items (plants approved by our Veterinary and Horticulture Teams) to the giant pandas as a form of enrichment. This provides the chance for them to investigate something they don’t encounter every day. Historically, Yang Yang has enjoyed eating mulberry when offered to him, and he will even harvest his own if … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 18"

We always like to try and have Xi Lun and Ya Lun out in one of our climate-controlled dayrooms during the weekend or during busy times because we know how much our guests love to see them and catch a glimpse of some of their playful antics, but it’s always nice to give them the … Continue reading "Panda Update – Friday, November 15"

It’s been a quiet week in the Zambezi Elephant Center. Our entire team has been laying low and weathering the sudden blast of autumn. For some it might seem as though we’ve retreated to the warmth of our new upstairs office, away from the wind and the cold and the constant cleaning and the other … Continue reading "Making the best of a cold snap"

Giant pandas were once found throughout a wide range of southern and eastern China, as well as some parts of Vietnam. Unfortunately, their range has been significantly reduced to small, isolated regions found in just a few provinces in China. This issue is the result of human threats such as habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 11"

A lot of our updates focus on the twins and their milestones, or Yang Yang and his cub-like behavior despite being an older bear. So I wanted to take time in this update to talk about Lun Lun, and just how much she has done for the conservation and advocacy of her species. At 22 … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 8"

From Oct 28 through October 30, ambassador bird care professionals from zoos across the country landed in Atlanta for a three-day seminar in all things ambassador bird! This was the fifth annual Working Bird Husbandry Workshop. This year’s topics included trainers and behaviors, equipment use, free lofting raptors, and many others. A crowd favorite is … Continue reading "Sharing knowledge with our peers"

Free admission for veterans, active-duty, reserve and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, plus discounts for accompanying guests, on November 11. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes the service of veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces at Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Monday, November 11, 2019. All veteran, active-duty, reserve and retired … Continue reading "Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente"

If home is where the heart is, then preventing habitat loss should be at the very heart of wildlife conservation efforts. All over the world, animal habitats are being destroyed by human activities like deforestation, pollution, mining, fishing and development. When habitats are damaged or eliminated, animals have a difficult time finding food, shelter and … Continue reading "If home is where the heart is …"