Winter Smells!
Bai Yun sniffs the air as her cub dangles above her this morning. As our weather here in San Diego goes through quick changes from warm to cold to wet, our animals are having quite a bit of fun with...
View ArticlePanda Cub Gets Cold Feet
Here he comes. Watch out, snow! Today, March 19, panda cub Xiao Liwu got to experience snow for the first time! As Bai Yun and the cub came out, Bai Yun went right for the snow, and Xiao Liwu, after a...
View ArticleLiving Life in Front
Xiao Liwu at 6 months old. He has truly mastered tree climbing these days! For a couple of weeks now pandas Xiao Liwu and Bai Yun have been in the front/main viewing area of the San Diego Zoo’s Panda...
View ArticleYun Zi Masters New Tree
Yun Zi’s new “tree” NOTE: Our phone company appears to be experiencing technical challenges. Phone service, live cams, and some website functions have been affected. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please...
View ArticlePanda Cub: Rolling and Tumbling
The little cutie seems to imitate his father’s relaxed eating style. As the San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu, gets more and more confident in his enclosure, we are beginning to see some fun new...
View ArticlePandas Move a Bit
Mr. Wu and Mom wrestle in the north exhibit’s hammock We are pleased to announce that the front viewing area of the panda exhibit in the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Trek is being remodeled so that our guests...
View ArticleA Mister for Every Panda
How can he rest like that? As we move into warmer days, I know a few people watching Panda Cam have commented about seeing some “smoke” in the exhibit. Do not be alarmed! What you see are water misters...
View ArticleMunching on Bamboo
Xiao Liwu finds a spot away from Mom to practice his bamboo-eating skills. As our 10-month-old panda cub becomes more and more curious about what Mom is doing with her bamboo, we are beginning to see...
View ArticlePandas: Main Viewing Open!
Yun Zi kicks back to nibble on some bamboo in the main viewing area. Wednesday evening, we were able to open up the main viewing area of Panda Trek at the San Diego Zoo for our guests again. The...
View ArticleWhat about Gao Gao?
Gao Gao relaxes in the north enclosure. Now that Bai Yun, Xiao Liwu, and Yun Zi are out in the main panda viewing area, our adult male panda Gao Gao will remain in the back with access to the north...
View ArticleLong Time, No See Bears
Bai Yun seems to like the spotlight!Working at the San Diego Zoo for nine years now, I’ve been able to have some amazing experiences and opportunities. One of my most recent was to go on a three-month...
View ArticlePandas: Back in Main View
Bai Yun and Xiao Liwu, caught on Panda Cam this week Pandas are officially back in the main viewing area of Panda Canyon at the San Diego Zoo. I think the cub, Xiao Liwu, is thrilled to have his...
View ArticleWish List: Enrichment for All
Carnivores like this Arctic wolf often roll in “smelly” stuff to hide their own scent. At the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, we are always trying to make sure that our animals are offered...
View ArticleTalkin’ about Takins
Closely related to sheep, takins are native to China. As guests walk through Panda Trek at the San Diego Zoo, they are always surprised at our “cool goats” on the hillside. Indeed, the takins have been...
View ArticleDealing with Noise in Panda Canyon
New noises catch Bai Yun’s attention, then it’s back to “business as usual.” As many of you have seen on Panda Cam and in person, young Mr. Wu is off exhibit at times and only Bai Yun is present. Rest...
View ArticlePandas in Winter
Cold temperatures? Extra bamboo? Works for Bai Yun!For the first time in a long time, our pandas are actually getting some truly winter weather. We’ve had some rain recently, and temperatures in the...
View ArticleGood Weather, Good Food
Gao Gao has been in fine form lately, climbing trees and generally giving keepers quite a show! Lately, as I have been narrating down at the panda enclosure, I’m seeing the bears relax, sit back, and...
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