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
Hi, I’m Christina, Lead Keeper in Ambassador Animals and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Vulpro, one of the three organizations benefiting from the
Even in the past couple of years, many populations have fallen by as much as 97%.
(photos by Heather R.)
As I have had time, I’ve been adding fresh logs to the framing, which is still in
Many of you may know that in 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgraded the giant panda’s status from Endangered to
All of the conservation initiatives that have been implemented over the last 30-plus
Giant pandas are cute; we know that for a fact. However, after establishing the high level of cuteness present, the giant panda’s black-and-white coat is
And yet we still don’t know for sure why they have their distinctive coloration!
Hello! This is Nicole from the Panda Care Team. With Thanksgiving having happened recently, and with the holiday season underway, now’s a great time to talk
Pandas have broad and flat molars that help them crush bamboo stems, shoots, and
Now that the weather has been consistently cooler, Zoo guests are more likely to see the giant pandas, who are well-adapted to colder temperatures, utilizing
Arrived in China Giant Pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun Have Arrived
Giant pandas and red pandas are both classified as carnivores; however, most people do not think of them as such since they primarily eat bamboo. In the wild,
Arrived in China Giant Pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun Have Arrived
Lun Lun recently entered pseudopregnancy, or a false pregnancy, which means that her hormones are telling her she is pregnant, even though she is not. This is
Team members have noted that she’s been most interested in her diet first thing in
