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Due to previous scheduling issues, this is my third attempt at getting cleared to work the giant panda routine. This is the first time since I’ve been back in the building since Mei Lun and Mei Huan were here, and that was only one day. Now I have been back for four days and have … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 8"

Candy, costumes and decorations galore! Everyone seems to have a good time at Halloween each year. We as humans love to get involved in the holiday, whether that be through trick-or-treating or just simply admiring everyone else’s well-thought out costumes. Still, the question begs itself. How do the animals of Zoo Atlanta get into the … Continue reading "A spooktacular day for our feathered friends"

Occasionally, the pandas receive approved browse that we cut on grounds and give to them as enrichment. Most of the time, the pandas will investigate or play with it, but they rarely consume it (which would be ok because it is approved by our Horticulture and Veterinary Teams). That is, of course, until you give … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 6"

Ya Lun and Xi Lun are eating more bamboo each day. Watching cubs grow up never gets old for me. So far, I’ve seen five of Lun Lun’s previous cubs grow into sub-adults who have all gone through the same stages of development as Ya Lun and Xi Lun have, but I still feel a … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 3"

It was a Halloween extravaganza once again this October. Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas brought amazing costumes, yummy candy and enriching activities for guests and animals. But did you know that keepers get to have a little extra Halloween fun too? Zoo staff participated in our very own pumpkin carving contest … Continue reading "Halloween’s not over till the keepers carve"

It is no secret that the cubs are growing like weeds. As they get bigger and more independent, we are doing our best to give both them and Lun Lun more space and opportunities to take some quiet time if needed. For this reason, you may only see one of them on PandaCam at a … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 1"

Hi everyone! My name is Kathryn Scime, and I’m one of the new primate keepers here at Zoo Atlanta! I recently moved down from chilly Buffalo, New York to pursue my career at the Zoo. Before here, I worked at the Buffalo Zoo for five years, taking care of a variety of South American animals … Continue reading "The ghosts of Madagascar"

The pandas had a spooky, fun Halloween last weekend. The cubs conquered several ghosts that were covered with vanilla extract and found lots of goodies. The pandas had pumpkins hiding treats and boxes to tear into. And as a special surprise, the weather was nice a chilly, perfect panda weather. Shauna Keeper II, Mammals

The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to announce the passing of Shamba, a 58-year-old female western lowland gorilla. Shamba, the oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta and one of the oldest gorillas in the world, was found unresponsive by her care team on October 27, 2017. Following a preliminary examination that revealed advanced age-related complications, the … Continue reading "Remembering Shamba"