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Xi Lun and Ya Lun spent all of yesterday out in one of the outdoor habitats. Keeper Danica and I were cleaning and setting up one of the dayrooms that faces the habitat they were in and were able to observe the girls playing. Ya Lun was running around and attempting to get to Xi … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, October 25"

In our last Research Blog, we discussed the sad reality of the contemporary extinctions we are facing—the appropriately named Sixth Mass Extinction. Now, let’s dial back the clock a bit and reconsider some new perspectives on what happened during one of the earlier big ones. It has been known for some time that the disappearance … Continue reading "Dialing back the clock with new perspectives"

One of the most common questions we get about the animals is how to tell them apart. Many guests feel like they’re seeing double when they look at the zebras and have a hard time differentiating between the two younger giraffes. At first glance, these animals do look very similar! However, zebras’ stripes and giraffes’ … Continue reading "How do you tell the animals apart?"

When I first started at Zoo Atlanta as a keeper in Outback Station, I always made the time to say hi to Idgie the red panda when I was done taking care of the naked mole rats. Early in the morning is my favorite time to be at the Zoo, as you can often find … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 23"

Giant pandas have a wide variety of vocalizations, and the one that the Panda Care Team hears the most is called a “bleat.” From panda to panda, a bleat is a friendly way for that panda to let another panda know it’s passing through the area. Sometimes the giant pandas bleat at the care team, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, October 18"

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on October 19, 20, 26 and 27. WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns at Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas on Saturdays and Sundays, October 19, 20, 26 and 27, with festive fall activities for people of all ages. Sample treats around the … Continue reading "Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas"

If you haven’t noticed, we talk about palm oil a lot during October. That’s because Halloween is known for being the holiday of candy, and a lot of candy contains palm oil. But don’t fret! That doesn’t mean you can’t buy any candy containing palm oil, and you definitely have to be that person passing … Continue reading "Trick or (Sustainable Palm Oil) Treat?"

Hi everyone! My name is Ryan, and I am going to talk a little bit about some of the training that is going on at the Zoo. Here at Zoo Atlanta, we spend a lot of time training the animals to participate in their own care. The behaviors we train the animals for have a … Continue reading "Time for training"

A lot of people ask us what it’s like being an animal care professional, and specifically what it’s like caring for the giant pandas. Like other animal care team members at any zoo, our days are very much about routines, but we all must be able to adjust that routine at a second’s notice based … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, October 14"

One thing I’ve gotten a lot more experience with since I started in the Panda Care Team a few months ago is talking during our Giant Panda Wild Encounters. Wild Encounters are a great way for guests to get a better insight into what the Panda Care Team does to ensure the needs of the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, October 11"