Comments on: iZoofari Chat: Mei Sheng Memories

by: Robert Stansell

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:51:31 +0000

Thanks for all the good chat about Mei Sheng. However, I have another question. How many staff members are needed to take care of all the Pandas in the zoo? By that I mean, Vets, Keepers, background, staff, exhibit staff, etc.
Love all the work you do and thanks for it as well.

Kathy Hawk responds: The Giant Panda Research is a very unique area. It consists of our researchers, vets, panda narrators, and keepers. Currently we have 4 full-time keepers; our vet staff rotates panda check-up duties. At the exhibit, we have several panda narrators that rotate their talks to the public about our pandas and one or two visitor assistance officers at a time to help when the lines get long at the exhibit. We have one full-time gardener who harvests all the bamboo and delivers the bamboo to the station.

by: sarah

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:47:14 +0000

this stuff is amazing!

by: Carol F.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:13:53 +0000

My daughter has been a panda lover since a young child, her first book was about pandas. Needless to say I too, have become addicted to pandas and follow their lives at all four zoos in the US. We have been fortunate enough to see them at DC and SanDiego several times. We truly love watching the babies grow and develope such wonderful personalities. I continually watch the cams at all four zoos on a daily basis and can not thank all of the keepers and staff for the wonderful job they do and the devotion they show for such beautiful animals. Keep up the great job and PLEASE KEEP us posted on Mei SHeng’s new life so far away. He will be missed

by: Jane McKechnie

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:50:23 +0000

Listening to Kathy speak about Mei Sheng was wonderful. I learned so much about his personality. She has the best job in the world.

by: sharlyne

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:23:16 +0000

I love you!

by: mady

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:20:47 +0000

I will miss mei shang very much. Still remember how’s he looking when he was born

by: Janet from Northern California

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:52:32 +0000

My husband and I were very fortunate to see Mei Sheng and Bai Yun in Dec 2003. Everone was surprised he was trying to climb up to a big branch. I watch the Panda Cam whenever I can. We have already missed Hua Mei, now Mei Sheng. Just watching, reading and hearing news about the pandas stir emotion in everyone. Please keep everyone informed on Hua Mei and Mei Sheng’s activities often. Bai Yun is just a wonderful mom. I watch how she held and watch over each of the 4 cubs, with such love. We wish good health to all the current and passed SDZ pandas. Thank you zookeepers, scientists, and panda cam operators who take so much care of the pandas! I know they have and will miss the pandas more than anyone else.

by: Phyllis D'Elia

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:28:50 +0000

I hope Mei Sheng or better none as “little pooper” will have a safe journey to Chine and grow up to father
many babies. Ido hope the zoo here will let us know how you are doing because part of you belongs to
America!

Moderator’s note: We are waiting to hear from our own team that accompanied Mei Sheng to China and will post the information when it becomes available. Communication out of Wolong can sometimes be difficult—patience, please.

by: Christine

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:52:55 +0000

I saw a video of Mei arriving in China today on our local paper’s website (Sydney Australia) and he did look nervous but hopefully it’s for the better in the long run. Can’t believe he has left SDZ after all this time. I loved watching him grow up with his mother and I have special memories of his first birthday in the snow. All the best young fellow.

by: Nancy Kelly

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:29:35 +0000

I will miss Mei Sheng. I felt as if I had a hole in my soul as I received the news that he is gone. I feel so blessed that I was able to visit him 6 weeks ago and did snap a most precious picture of him.
It would mean so much if we can receive information on how he is doing.
Thank you for all your good work.