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Panda Updates- Thursday, March 30
If you swing by the giant panda dayrooms in the next few weeks, you will notice some big changes taking place. The climbing structures in both dayrooms are being completely redone! Work on the structure in Dayroom 1 (the dayroom that has historically held the hammock) is already well underway, and the second structure will … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, March 30"
Cognition in Reptiles
Reptiles just don’t get an even break in the public’s consciousness sometimes. For centuries, the public, and many biologists have dismissed them as cognitive and behavioral simpletons that simply are incapable of showing any interesting behaviors compared to the birds and mammals. Well, I hope that our wonderful readers of this column will immediately know … Continue reading "Cognition in Reptiles"
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
WHAT: There’s no one in the world like Mom, and her Mother’s Day experience should be equally one-of-a-kind. Elegant spaces meet wild places at Mother’s Day Brunch at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Celebrate with a sumptuous brunch buffet in the grand Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom in historic Savanna Hall, overlooking the … Continue reading "RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH"
Fostering a hooded vulture chick
Zoo Atlanta is home to four critically endangered hooded vultures: Baobob, Marula, Tai, and Acacia. Hooded vultures are found in the open savannas and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. At Zoo Atlanta, you can find Baobob and Marula showing off their natural behaviors in the Wonders of Wildlife Theater, and you can find Tai and Acacia … Continue reading "Fostering a hooded vulture chick"
Safari Camp Scholarship Program
Applications are available now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta ATLANTA – March 16, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta will extend community access to its signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program in summer 2023. The program will provide a week of Safari Camp for 42 children ages … Continue reading "Safari Camp Scholarship Program"
The power of a quarter
Under the driver’s seat of your car right now, there is probably a small metallic disc. It’s mostly copper. There is some nickel in its composition as well. It’s not smooth. The edge is ridged. It has 119 ridges. It doesn’t weigh much at all, about .2 ounces. It’s about 1.5 mm thick. It’s nearly … Continue reading "The power of a quarter"
Talking about turacos
Today I’d like to spend some time talking about the turacos. You may have noticed these personable birds in our aviaries, hopping from branch to branch or making a variety of unique vocalizations. This group of birds belongs to the family Musophagidae. The family name is derived from the words Musa, the genus name for banana plants, and … Continue reading "Talking about turacos"
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED BOG TURTLES HATCH
Quarter-sized hatchlings are ambassadors for one of Georgia’s most threatened wild places ATLANTA – March 9, 2023 – A pair of tiny Georgia native turtles are the newest members of one of the rarest species in the United States. Two critically endangered bog turtles hatched at Zoo Atlanta on February 28 and March 2, 2023. … Continue reading "CRITICALLY ENDANGERED BOG TURTLES HATCH"
Why do binturongs smell like popcorn?
Of the 200+ species we steward here at Zoo Atlanta, binturongs are perhaps one of the least known. These adorable mammals from the family Vivvirid are also called “bearcats” (although they are not cats) and hail from Southeast Asia. Among those familiar with the species, they are known for their notably recognizable scent: buttered popcorn. … Continue reading "Why do binturongs smell like popcorn?"
Preparing for a baby gorilla
Hey friends! I hope you are all doing well and thriving. My name is Allie, and I am a gorilla caretaker. Have you ever thought about what it takes to prepare for a new gorilla baby? Shalia (21), our pregnant female in Willie B., Jr.’s group, has undergone multiple steps to prepare for her new … Continue reading "Preparing for a baby gorilla"