Panda Updates – Monday, October 16 – Zoo Atlanta https://zooatlanta.org/panda-updates-monday-october-16/
(photo by Jenny E.)
We have been taking advantage of these cooler mornings by getting the pandas into
(photo by Jenny E.)
We have been taking advantage of these cooler mornings by getting the pandas into
(photo by Amanda D.)
March 11, 2020 Did you know that both red pandas and giant pandas have pseudothumbs
It tends to be common knowledge that giant pandas are native to China, but did you know that other bears also live in China?
Sun bears have been found in southwestern China, in the Yunnan province closer to
Giant pandas were once found throughout a wide range of southern and eastern China, as well as some parts of Vietnam. Unfortunately, their range has been
Certain conservation groups, along with the help of the Chinese government, have
We talk a lot about how each giant panda in our care is an individual, and nothing highlights that more than their mannerisms while eating! Each bear has
The twins often sit side by side during these feedings, and if they have found a
Even though the weather is warming here in Atlanta, did you know that the interior portions of our panda complex are kept at a cool 60 degrees Fahrenheit? The
As we’ve previously shared, over the past several weeks we have been feeding the
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access to their behind-the-scenes areas and have the option to spend time there
How does our team maintain the highest level of care for older individuals? At almost 27 years old, Lun Lun and Yang Yang are both considered older for giant
Another accommodation we have made is that we have been able to provide a large,
Time for more in our series on myths and misconceptions about giant pandas! For various reasons, pandas are sometimes jokingly referred to as “fake bears.” I
In China, wild pandas have been observed breaking into livestock pens and eating
The giant panda hammock is back! Remember that hammock that was purchased a while back? It didn’t last too long in the dayroom before the weight of giant
Since the pandas’ dayrooms are indoors, we have the ability to have a hammock in