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This past week I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference for The American Association of Zookeepers. Also known as AAZK, the American Association of Zookeepers is composed of animal care professionals, volunteers and affiliates in the zoo community. Keepers from all over the U.S. (as well as a few of our colleagues from … Continue reading "Networking for a common goal"

This time last year we were (impatiently) waiting for Lun Lun to give birth. The nursery had been ready for months, and we were in the initial stages of round-the-clock birthwatch. I went on my weekend hoping that when I returned, we would have cubs. This past year has flown by! Yesterday was my last … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, September 1"

Hi there! Sara from the Herpetology Department again. You might remember me from my recent #TakeoverTuesday, and I’m back to give y’all another inside scoop into the reptile and amphibian department! When you visit Zoo Atlanta, you probably spend a bit of time looking into each habitat in order to find whatever animal might be … Continue reading "A second glance is worth the time"

I use plastic. I recycle. What’s the issue? Hearing a lot about plastic and how bad it is? Wondering what the big deal is? Let’s break down plastic. Plastic was first introduced in the 1950s at the introduction of a new “throw away” mentality. Think paper plates, plastic utensils and the dawn of fast food … Continue reading "Plastic: let’s break it down"

It has been months since I last got to take care of these bears, and my oh my, how much they have grown! Since the weather lately has been nice and cool in the mornings, we have decided to let the girls explore their outdoor habitat first thing in the morning. Lun Lun of course … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 30"

Hello! I’m Allie, a bird keeper at Zoo Atlanta, and today I’m going to delve a little deeper into one of the species of birds we have the privilege of caring for: the blue crane. The blue crane, also known as the Stanley crane, is the national bird of South Africa. A majority of the … Continue reading "Animal in Focus: Blue Crane"

Here’s a special-edition Keeper Blog in honor of a big day coming up! September 2 marks the best day of the year if you love vultures because it’s International Vulture Awareness Day! Even if vultures are not your favorite animals on the planet, and we hope they are, it’s an extremely important day for you … Continue reading "Bald is beautiful"

Ya Lun’s and Xi Lun’s big day will be the highlight of a black-and-white holiday weekend. Ya Lun and Xi Lun turn 1 on September 3, and nothing less than a holiday weekend packed with celebration will do for the only giant panda twins in the U.S. Festivities will include three days of special admission … Continue reading "Ya Lun and Xi Lun are turning 1!"

Ya Lun’s and Xi Lun’s big day will be the highlight of a black-and-white holiday weekend. Ya Lun and Xi Lun turn 1 on September 3, and nothing less than a holiday weekend packed with celebration will do for the only giant panda twins in the U.S. Festivities will include three days of special admission … Continue reading "Ya Lun and Xi Lun are turning 1!"

The pandas and humans alike are happily welcoming the slightly cooler weather in Atlanta. With the temperatures in the 60s in the early mornings, we’ve recently been able to put the pandas outside for a couple of hours. Today was the first day Lun Lun and the cubs have been into the outdoor habitats in … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, August 28"