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Hey all, my name is Kristen, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I moved here from Miami back in November, so this is my first time experiencing an Atlanta summer.   Staying cool has become a top priority for most of us here in Atlanta, including our orangutans! Orangutans … Continue reading "Keeping cool with the orangutans"

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13   WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the animal kingdom’s lesser appreciated phenomena at the fourth annual Grossology Day on Sunday, July 13, 2025.     Get the scoop on poop, the details on disgusting diets, and more with a day packed with family … Continue reading "GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Have you ever been to the Zoo early in the morning? It’s one of my favorite times to walk the grounds. Dewy bamboo sparkles in the morning sun. Flowers in bloom bejewel the greenery. Animals around the Zoo greet the morning with roars, chuffs, and grumbles. One of my favorite performances is the duet of … Continue reading "Hope for hornbills"

Animal welfare scientists collect behavioral data to improve animal care, inform welfare decisions, and better understand the species in our care.  However, back in the day, watching animals used to mean balancing a clipboard in one hand, a stopwatch in the other, and a pencil clenched between your teeth—while trying not to lose track of … Continue reading "Research data collection: the tools of the trade"

If you’ve been to Zoo Atlanta in the last few months, you might have caught a glimpse of some exciting introductions. We have four southern white rhinos here at Zoo Atlanta who had previously been housed in separate groups. As of late April 2025, all four rhinos have been going through introductions, resulting in a … Continue reading "Introducing a new rhino crash"

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled in the heart of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, this initiative is redefining conservation. Founded in 1999 to protect the pristine Central African rainforests from logging, today it stands as a testament to the power of science-driven … Continue reading "Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure"

Hi all! My name is Sarah Fredrickson, and I’m a Keeper III in our Ambassador Animals Department. I’m specifically a Primary Keeper in what we call our Outback Station area, which is mostly known for our herd of goats and sheep that we invite guests to come interact with in the Contact Yard. What most … Continue reading "It takes a village – Species Survival Plans"

Hello again! It’s Josh from Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department. After being a keeper for over a decade, I have added words and phrases to my vocabulary that definitely didn’t exist before. At least not in the context that animal care professionals use them in our daily lives. Words like howdying, internal pipping/external pipping, and fledgery … Continue reading "What is a dummy egg?"

Casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo are back – just for adults  WHAT: Summer evenings are where the wild things are with the return of Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta, coming up on Friday, June 20; Friday, July 18; and Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.   NEW for 2025 are new ticket … Continue reading "SAVANNA NIGHTS SUMMER SERIES RETURNS WITH NATURE, MUSIC, AND GOOD VIBES"

For generations, humans have lived in or ventured into the jungles of Africa to look for treasure. Those with the most careful of eyes find the treasure looking right back at them. In the eyes of the great apes, we find a reflection of ourselves. Both gorillas and chimpanzees are social creatures and demonstrate a … Continue reading "Co[ngo]Existence"