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Hello! I’m Allie, a Seasonal Primate Keeper. I have the pleasure of telling you guys about our beloved western lowland gorilla, Kuchi. At Zoo Atlanta, we have a whopping 20 gorillas! They are divided into five groups: three bachelor groups, one geriatric group and one family group. Kuchi is part of the family group of … Continue reading "Help save gorillas by recycling cell phones"

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on October 20, 21, 27 and 28. WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns at Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas on Saturdays and Sundays, October 20, 21, 27 and 28, with festive fall activities for people of all ages. Sample treats around the … Continue reading "Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas"

As mentioned in previous updates, we are nearing the end of Lun Lun’s pseudopregnancy, and the recent cool weather has allowed us to utilize our outdoor habitats. While Yang Yang and the twins spent time outside, we were able to give Lun Lun access to both dayrooms. She utilized all of the space to the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, October 15"

Taking care of the basic needs of a giant panda is like riding a bike; it comes back to you quickly. Hello, my name is Kate and I am the Lead Keeper of Hoofstock. You may be wondering why a hoofstock team member is writing the panda update for today. Well, some of you may … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, October 12"

Hello! As with all of my colleagues here, professional development is hugely important to me. I have been away from the Zoo for the past 2 weeks for two amazing opportunities! First, at the end of September I went to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference. Zoo Atlanta is an accredited member … Continue reading "The importance of professional development"

Throughout the year, giant pandas go through fairly large fluctuations in weight. Yang Yang, for example, can go from about 123 kilograms (270 pounds) to about 138-140 kilograms (303-308 pounds) in a year. Right now, as expected, they are on the lower end of their spectrum as we are coming out of summer, and they … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 10"

Hello – I’m Luke, a keeper in the Bird Department here at Zoo Atlanta! In my department, we incorporate a lot of different technology into our daily routines. We use our phones for nest checks, in a few different ways — usually with video and flash, to see into spaces we can’t quite peer into, … Continue reading "Technology and bird care"

Name: Marieke Cassia Gartner Position Title: Post-doctoral research fellow Education: PhD in psychology Hometown: New York, NY Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 2 weeks! (start date September 10) Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I will be creating an animal welfare program for the Zoo, working with animals … Continue reading "Career Corner: Research & Conservation"

Wild giant pandas typically eat bamboo leaves from April through October when the leaves are fresh and tender. However, our giant pandas rarely eat leaves throughout the summer. They eat a few leaves in early spring when they are brand-new, and then again for about a month in late fall. The rest of the year, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, October 5"

As many of you who have followed the giant pandas for a number of years know, female giant pandas can exhibit pseudopregnancy. Pseudopregnancy closely mimics pregnancy in terms of behaviors and hormone fluctuations, but is not an actual pregnancy. Lun Lun has recently been experiencing this. This is not a surprise for us in that … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 3"