Yesterday, we fed out the last of the bamboo shoots for this season. The pandas and the keepers are totally bummed that shoot season has come to its
Of course, we have bamboo to feed the pandas now that the shoots are gone, but it
On Tuesday, I was able to work in the giant panda building for the first time since March, and it was SO great to see the pandas again! As part of our efforts
As part of our efforts toward social distancing, we have been limiting the number
The (slightly) cooler weather for the next few days means the giant pandas are able to spend more time in their outdoor habitats. Like all other animals at
Like all other animals at the Zoo, the pandas have temperature guidelines that we
Although giant pandas and red pandas are not closely related, they actually share some cool similarities. The word panda in Nepalese means „bamboo eater.”
They also both have pseudothumbs, an extension of the wrist bone, that is not an
Hello panda fans! My name is Erin, and I am a primary keeper on the meat-eating side of the Carnivore Department. I thought I’d take some time to give you an
Most of those keepers have also been trained on the other side and have spent time
We’re back with more from our series on myths and misconceptions about giant pandas! Pandas are sometimes referred to as an “evolutionary dead-end,” meaning
It’s actually very valuable to have such an abundant food source because it means
(Photo: Heather R.)
It is a profession that doesn’t necessarily have a perfectly mapped out plan, but
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,
The final panda birthday for the season is coming up this week! Yang Yang, the Zoo’s adult male giant panda, is turning 24 years old tomorrow (September 9).
, and have access to superb veterinary care to monitor any health conditions.
(photo by Danica W.)
access to their behind-the-scenes areas and have the option to spend time there
