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It can sometimes be overwhelming to read the news and see the damage being done to our planet. The destruction of forests, the growing list of endangered species, and the raging storms and wildfires caused by our changing environment can all seem like insurmountable problems. But hope is not lost! One of the biggest drivers … Continue reading "Sustainable Choices: What You Eat"

Holidays this year will probably look a little different than they normally do, but I know one thing will be the same as any other year. Zoo Atlanta will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, and most of my teammates will be able to enjoy a day off work to spend with loved ones. But many … Continue reading "Appreciated an animal care worker today? "

Happy Monday, everyone! It is with bittersweet feelings that I share today is my last panda update, and I’m headed for a new adventure up north. Since becoming a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department in 2015, I have had the pleasure of working with a huge variety of animals. After transitioning to a primary … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 2"

To say it’s been a weird year is an understatement. In March, just as we would normally be gearing up for shows during the busy Spring Break week, our presentations were cancelled – only days before the Zoo had to close for the next two months. It was a little strange for the members of … Continue reading "The training must go on"

With the cooler fall weather, we have been able to give the giant pandas their outdoor habitats for longer periods of time. Here at Zoo Atlanta, we have two outdoor habitats that are visible to guests. We also have a “secret” third habitat located behind the scenes. This habitat allows the pandas to enjoy time … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 28"

Hi everyone. It’s Kelsey from the Bird Team again. It has been lovely to see everyone again now that we’re back open! 2020 certainly has been an interesting year that just keeps asking us to adapt to new changes. Just when our team was getting used to the “new normal” of mask wearing and social … Continue reading "Change can be a good thing"

The giant panda care routine consists of one person in the morning for roughly half an hour before the second person comes in. The opening shift team member makes sure to feed the bears who are up, order bamboo, and set up habitats or dayroom spaces, amongst other tasks, while the closing routine takes two … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, October 26"

Greetings from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! Snakes have a serious manner problem nearly every time they eat: they cannot chew with their mouths closed. Not having arms means snakes cannot pull their food apart into more manageable size pieces (with the exceptions of the white-bellied mangrove snake, which breaks crabs apart for easier consumption, and the … Continue reading "A real mouthful"

Over the past three years as a member of the Giant Panda Care Team, I’ve really gotten to know the pandas here at Zoo Atlanta and all of their quirky traits. All bear species, not just giant pandas, are full of personality, and each individual has behaviors and mannerisms that make them unique. When I … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 21"

Yesterday was a quiet and relaxing day in PandaLand. Danica and I set up one outdoor habitat for Lun Lun, and the other for Xi Lun and Ya Lun. After we were done training with Ya Lun and Xi Lun, we shifted them out to the outdoor space. Xi Lun ate some bamboo, but only … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, October 19"