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We have been steadily offering and introducing the twins to leafeater biscuits and produce. They still take forever to eat it, but already we’re seeing preferences. Ya Lun is like her big sister Mei Huan was: a biscuit fiend. Xi Lun is more hit or miss and is just as happy gnawing on bamboo and … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, May 12"

Bland, Alastair ‘Is the Livestock Industry Destroying the Planet?’, Smithsonianmag.com., Aug 2012,  [accessed 23 December 2016] Did you know that producing 2.2 pounds of beef takes enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 20 days? Or that it takes 660 gallons of water to produce one hamburger? (Sources: Sustainable Table and Seafood Watch). Others are saying Beef is the New SUV. Reducing your meat consumption is the fastest way to curb carbon emissions!  There are 7 billion people on Earth sharing 7.68 billions acres of arable land. That would be plenty of space for one acre per person, with places left over ... Continue reading Meatless Mondays

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh yeah! My name is Michelle Elliott, and I have recently moved from Outback Station to being a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department. I have been fully trained in Outback Station and Hoofstock for a few years, but this April I started learning the carnivore routines, including, you guessed it, … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, May 11"

There are lots of things about giant pandas that amaze and amuse me, but one of the most chuckle-worthy is how they manage to fall asleep in the most uncomfortable-looking positions. Based on what I’ve seen from Ya Lun and Xi Lun, this is a skill they pick up from a very young age. Pictured … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 10"

Emerson the tiger represents a powerful conservation message and a special connection to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new set of stripes to Complex Carnivores: Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Emerson is a recent arrival from the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi and has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Sumatran tiger"

Emerson the tiger represents a powerful conservation message and a special connection to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new set of stripes to Complex Carnivores: Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Emerson is a recent arrival from the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi and has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Sumatran tiger"

If you’ve been to the Zoo lately, you’ve probably seen many of our birds carrying around nesting material, building or sitting on nests, or even some new chicks in our habitats. Breeding season is in full swing for many of the birds in our population! While this seems like a pretty straightforward process, a lot … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, May 9"

It was a beautiful and busy day in pandas this past Saturday. The weather was so fantastic we couldn’t wait to let the pandas out into the outdoor habitats. The cubs have been pretty reserved about going out. Usually they sit just inside their shift door and only venture out with a lot of coaxing … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 8"

When I arrive at the giant panda building, I always check our record book to see what the day was like yesterday. Apparently, Ya Lun hit a milestone in which she was weighed on the adult scale. I asked Heather how it went and she said that as the panda cubs were coming in, Ya … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, May 5"

This past Saturday was another eventful day in the Herpetology Department! It is now warm enough for the giant Aldabra tortoises to be back outdoors all day and night, so President Shuffles, Patches and Corky, have moved back into their home at Scaly Slimy Spectacular! During the colder months of the year they live in … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, May 4"