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When giant pandas are kicked back eating, they can often be found sitting on their rears, with their front paws available for eating. Giant pandas are able to sit this way while they eat because they have a pseudothumb. The pseudothumb is a unique, sixth digit that is an extension of the giant pandas’ wrist … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, December 11"

For most species of birds in the Zoo, breeding season ended months ago. But for a select few, it’s just getting started! One of those species is our beloved milky eagle owls. Zoo Atlanta currently houses the only successful breeding pair in the country, and they usually produce one to two offspring every season. They … Continue reading "Breeding season for milky eagle owls"

The colder months are generally the busiest time of year for the Panda Care Team and the pandas in our care. During this time, all of the pandas are eating more and sleeping less. For the giant pandas, this means a lot of culming the bamboo (the process by which they remove the hard exterior … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, December 9"

The Panda Care Team checks on each of the giant pandas, as well as Idgie the red panda, multiple times throughout the day. One reason that we do this is to ensure that all of the pandas are still favoring the bamboo that we have provided them. Sometimes, we might bring them inside while we  … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, December 6"

FUN Themes Recycle and Repurpose Saturday, July 18 Renewable Energy Saturday, August 15 Native Landscaping Saturday, September 19 Going Green for Halloween Saturday, October 17 Eating for the Planet Saturday, November 21 Green Holidays Saturday, December 19

This week we introduced Ya Lun and Xi Lun to the behind-the-scenes habitat. Much to our surprise, Xi Lun walked straight out there, but Ya Lun thought the unfamiliar pathway was too scary and would not follow her sister. Xi Lun is usually the more cautious of the two, so we couldn’t believe she was … Continue reading "Panda Updates – December 4, 2019"

If you’ve spent much time at Zoo Atlanta, you’ve probably had the pleasure of meeting some of our dedicated, passionate Volunteers. Maybe they helped you find the giant panda habitat during your first visit, or perhaps they introduced you to every gorilla in the family group by name. And the Volunteers who provide engaging, educational … Continue reading "Adult Volunteers"

The Zoo Atlanta Volunteen program is designed for teens ages 14-17 (and who are or will be in high school during the program year) to explore animal science careers here at the Zoo. Teen volunteers are able pursue their interests in animal care, educational programming, conservation, research and professional development. Volunteens serve in a variety … Continue reading "Volunteen Program"

As you walk through the Zoo these next two weeks on weekdays, you may notice that some of our pathways are temporarily closed. This will last from Dec 2-13. You may still access most of the Zoo, and we do apologize in advance for any inconvenience, but we have some necessary tree work that we … Continue reading "Hurray for Horticulture"

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a nice holiday this past week surrounded by the things and people you are thankful for. Many of us on the Animal Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta spent the day here at the Zoo taking care of the animals and making sure they had everything they … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, December 2"