Panda News from around the world
  • Atlanta 2010 Cub Names PO

    Zoo Atlanta has named their Panda Cub Po after the Panda in Kung Fu Panda.

    I can't say how disappointed I am in hearing this. We now Have two Po's Born in 2010. With the other one being one of the Spanish Twins.

    This is all down to money, I know it's difficult for Zoos to get Sponsorship at this difficult time, but to me this seems so wrong.

    What do you think?
    Has Zoo Atlanta Sold Out? Am I wrong? Leave your view in the comments
  • Atlanta 2010 Cub 100 Day Naming Celebration

    Zoo Atlanta have set the date of when their cub born in November 2010 will be named as Tuesday February 15 2011.

    I'll provide more details as they become available.
  • Special Zoo Atlanta Coffee and Cub Conservations

    If you're free this Saturday Morning and live near Zoo Atlanta, then you might want to book a space at a special event "Coffee and Cub Conversations" where you can meet the folk who look after the latest bundle of Panda fun at Zoo Atlanta.
  • It's a Boy

    Zoo Atlanta have revealed that the only Giant Panda Cub born in America this year to Lun Lun is a boy.

    It's reported that the little bloke has a big belly and is already showing his black and white markings. It took veterinarians around two weeks before they could safely examine the cub, away from Lun Lun who is very protective of him.

    He is Lun Lun's 3rd cub mate Yang Yang, the first two being Mei Lan and Xi Lan. The cub is yet to be named as Chinese tradition states that a child is not named until they reach 100 days old.
  • Giant Panda Lun Lun Gives Birth in Atlanta

    Lun Lun the female giant panda at Zoo Atlanta give birth to a healthy cub at 5:39am local time November the 3rd.

    This is Lun Lun's third cub to be born at Zoo Atlanta. Her first cub Mei Lan was sent to Chengdu, China earlier this year and her second cub Xi Lan can be seen along with the father Yang Yang at Zoo Atlanta.

    Well done to Lun Lun and all the staff who look after her and the other pandas at Zoo Atlanta.
  • Amazing Pictures of Lun Lun's Unborn Cub

    On October 28, Preferred Medical Systems, LLC loaned the Zoo Atlanta Animal Care and Veterinary Teams a GE ultrasound machine capable of capturing a level of detail never before observed for unborn giant pandas.
  • Zoo Atlanta's Giant Panda is Expecting

    The Giant Panda at Zoo Atlanta is expecting a cub, which experts think will be delivered in the next 5 - 10 days.

    If Lun Lun goes full term then this cub will be Lun Lun's third. Her first cub Mei Lan was sent to Chungdu in China earlier this year, and Xi Lan, Lun Lun's first currently still lives near by to Lun Lun and father to all 3 pandas Yang Yang.

    Lets hope that Lun Lun gives birth to a healthy cub soon.
  • Zoo Atlanta Performs AI on Lun Lun

    Lun Lun the 12 year old female Giant Panda at Zoo Atlanta ovulated over the weekend. Lun Lun and Yang Yang were introduced to each other in the hope of a natural breading. Unfortunately mating didn't occur. So the Keepers, Atlanta's veterinarian team, a Chinese colleague and two American Colleagues from other institutions stepped in to perform artificial insemination.

    Now all there is to do is wait and see if Lun Lun gives birth this year.
  • The Weaning of Xi Lan

    Atlanta Zoo's nearly 18 month old Giant Panda will be gradually weaned away from his mother in to a solitary life in keeping with how pandas live in the wild.

    San Diego developed the step wise programme and it was used to wean Mai Lan (Atlanta's 3 year old that has just gone to China) and also used at other zoos in America. The programme gradually increases the time away from the mother.

    Xi Lan should be fully weaned by early march. Xi Lan has already started to eat solid foods including bamboo, leafeater biscuits and fruit.
  • Mei Lan and Tai Shan Arrive Safely to Their New Homes

    Unless you've been hiding under a rock the news has been full of the departure of two giant pandas from America to China.
  • Ninja Panda

    Whilst we were at Zoo Atlanta, little Xi Lan was very playful and wouldn't leave mum alone.

    Check out the video below.

    BTW it's not me laughing!
  • USA Trip Atlanta

    We had a wonderful day yesterday at Zoo Atlanta.

    We meet some wonderful people there, the volunteers are brilliant, friendly and very knowledgeable.

    I hope you enjoy the photos.

    Atlanta Panda Photots"
  • Panda back on TV

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that Atlanta Zoo will be turning it's panda cam back on. They had to turn them off due to financial considerations. The park has partnered with New Jersey-based Earth Cam, to provide the feed.

    The camera is due to be reinstated Friday 20th March at 10 am. Regular cam operating hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Xi Lan update

    Head over to Perfect pandas where they have some wonderful photos and videos of little Xi Lan the Atlanta panda cub.
  • Atlanta hoping to get Panda Cam back on-line

    Officials have said that they are trying their best to get the Panda Cam back on-line due to it's popularity. They are looking into different ideas and a decision should be made with-in a couple of weeks.
  • Big day out for Xi Lan at Atlanta.

    A wonderful website called Pandas live on, have a post and a short video of Atlanta's Little man on his first out outing to the public viewing area. So head over there and have a view.
  • Panda cam at Atlanta to stop.

    Atlanta zoo has announced that the popular Panda Cam will stop transmitting at the end of the year. A spoke person has said though it was extremely popular the current financial situation means that the zoo as to reduce it's spending as much as possible.

    The web cam has been running for special occasions for 10 years.

    So go see Xi lan, on his cam while you still can. The panda Cam runs 10am - 5pm each day
  • Atlanta Panda cub due to be named today.

    Thanks to Perfect pandas for reminding me.

    The Atlanta Zoo is due to release the name of their new cub today at 11:30 EST. Which by my poor maths is around 16:30 here in the UK. I'll post his name as soon as I find out, as I will be travelling from work at that time. If you're on the M62 please keep it clear for me. :)
  • Atlanta Baby Panda Named

    Panda News would like to introduce you to Xi Lan (She Lahn) the official name of the only panda cub born in the USA this year at Atlanta Zoo

    UPDATE (I choose the wrong picture the original was of Xi Lan older sister Mei Lan thanks to Joanne for spotting this)
  • Help choose a name for Atlanta's baby panda

    The charming little boy panda cub at Atlanta will turn 100 days on December 8th. This is a very special time in Chinese tradition as it is the time he will receive his name. Now the only problem is choosing one for him. Zoo Atlanta would like you to help choose it. From Monday 27th October voting will be open online (I'll post the link when it goes live) and also by casting a ballot at the zoo. Voting closes December 4th.