Comments on: Pandas Keep Their Cool

By: yury

yury — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:10:44 +0000

I love pandas. I’ve never seen them close but I love them. I would like to meet them at the San Diego Zoo, but it’s impossible. They are the most beautiful creatures I’ve ever seen. I wish I could have one of them as a pet but it’s impossible, I know that. I’m so happy that at least I can see them on pictures.

By: Dixie Dickason

Dixie Dickason — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:27:16 +0000

Happy 1st Birthday, Su Lin. It has been a joy watching you grow up on Panda Cam. You are quite the independent young lady, even more so than Tai Shan, as he seems to be pestering his Mom anytime I check on them!! This tells me little male pandas are more dependent on moms than females; is this an accurate observation?? As a native of San Diego, I support and am very proud of the work being done at the Giant Panda Research Station. Bai Yun certainly was and is a devoted Mom; humans can learn from her care and devotion. Have another wonderful year, Su Lin.

By: Ellen of Poway

Ellen of Poway — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 20:19:06 +0000

12:40 p.m. PST Four keepers in Bai Yun and Su Lin’s outside viewing area raking, picking up and hosing the area. Su Lin is on top of the grotto watching everything that is going on. When the cleaning was finished, the keeper with the hose came over to the grotto, Su Lin came over to the edge and received some spritzing with the hose. – this went on for several minutes. Su Lin evidently liked it as she remained right near the edge and did not move away. I would have liked to have a close up of this spritzing. When the people left, Bai Yun came from the far left corner to the Grotto and nuzzled Su Lin. The camera shot was so far away, I could not tell if Su Lin was getting an additional cleaning from mom. Then both went down to the fresh bamboo that had been provided. I noticed that Su Lin seems to be eating a fair amount of bamboo lately but loses interest quickly. I did see her take a very long fluffy piece of bamboo up in the tree to her favorite spot the other day. I suppose she is still nursing some but I have not witnessed this. I did see Tai Shan nursing a couple of days ago.

By: Grace

Grace — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:41:00 +0000

I can’t make out Su Lin’s behavior and interaction with Bai Yun right now, but she seems to be playing in a pile of bamboo and wanting some attention/playtime with mom! It’s quite adorable to watch!

By: Gyasi Taylor

Gyasi Taylor — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 02:38:46 +0000

Ellie,
I hope this is the person who was hosting the panda exhibit in the afternoon of July 1st. That was my first visit to the San Diego zoo. It was by far the best zoo I’ve been to and satisfied my passion for animals, at least for the day. The panda exhibit is really well done; I’ve never seen pandas in person before and the interaction with the mother and cub was great, however, what I enjoyed most about the panda exhibit was you. You probably get tired of talking about them all day but you did a great job, spoke well, and all together you are breathtaking. You are living my dream and, although it was brief, I really enjoyed my time with you. So if this is the right person, my email adress is gyasitaylor@yahoo.com. Email me
Gyasi

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 21:32:30 +0000

Have you heard anything about the young panda that the Wolong facility released into the preserve a few months back? Please let us know anything you hear.

By: Cathy G. (L.A.)

Cathy G. (L.A.) — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 17:31:03 +0000

It’s so much fun to watch Su Lin trotting after her mom! Thank you for making it possible for us to enjoy, too…

I’m hoping to see all of our bears sometime this summer, when we have the SDZ 2006 Giant Panda Tour group reunion. What a lovely day that will be!!!!!

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:37:29 +0000

I’ve been enjoying the PandaCam and the blogs for so long; I apologize for not telling you that sooner! I’m a volunteer zookeeper at a small animal sanctuary in Northern California, and I’ve also held and cuddled a young panda named Jiao-Jiao at the facility in Chengdu, China…the thrill of my life!

I watched the cam on and off for quite a while yesterday (Friday). Is Bai Yun trying to wean Su Lin? Every time I checked back, she seemed to be ” fleeing” from the little one who was determinedly pursuing her.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 14:20:43 +0000

Hi, from Spain
I Spent a long time with the webcam as snow fell in Panda territory some time ago, as a new fan I had never seen that before, so I am intrigued by some behavior from mei sheng and su lin, do you mind writing something about those activities on panda blogs?
Thanks
Olivia

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:14:27 +0000

Is it still ” Fridays with Suzanne” ? I remember a while ago reading that she operates the cams on Friday mornings. Whoever it was…what a treat this morning (my lunch time) to watch our panda girls having a fun Friday. Thank you!