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January 29, 2026

Do animals play?

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as...
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January 27, 2026

Olive and Neighomi meet their neighbors

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Hoofstock Care Team! This past fall, we welcomed Olive, a 1-year-old...
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January 20, 2026

Surveying rattlesnake species across southern Arizona

Hey y’all, my name is Benjamin McGlaughlin, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. This past summer, I was lucky to...
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January 14, 2026

How to stay chinchillin’

Hello there! It’s your friendly neighborhood animal care professional here to share some fun chinchilla facts. The big thing that...
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January 13, 2026

ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven...
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January 7, 2026

JUST TWO WEEKENDS REMAIN TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER 

Only two weekends remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power before the festival...
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January 6, 2026

Colorful, musical, elegant, and spectacular: Take time to appreciate our birds!

Let’s be honest. When most people come to the Zoo, it isn’t usually with the intention of seeing birds. Hearing...
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December 16, 2025

RING IN THE NEW YEAR – DURING THE DAY – AT ZOO YEAR’S EVE

Hourly Coca-Cola Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown, live entertainment, and more for the entire family  WHAT:  Welcome 2026 with a day packed with...
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December 10, 2025

CELEBRATE 14 DAYS OF SLOTHMAS!

Two weeks of sloth-centered surprises begin on Wednesday, December 10   WHAT:  In celebration of the Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth born to Nutella...
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December 8, 2025

SHARE THE JOY TWICE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

For a limited time this week, plush animals purchased with Zoo Atlanta Gift Memberships will be matched with plush donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta  ...
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December 5, 2025

Adventures in training with Willie B. III

Hi everyone, my name is Sherri, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team! About two years ago,...
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December 5, 2025

Keeping Georgia green

What’s your favorite endangered species? Maybe a charismatic mammal, an elusive reptile, or a graceful bird? What about a plant? There are many species of wildlife that are at risk of extinction, and this...
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November 26, 2025

FIRST THREE GORILLAS HAVE ARRIVED AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO

New collaboration introduces three female gorillas to Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo, further strengthening the Species Survival Plan  Three female gorillas, Andi, Merry, and...
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November 21, 2025

NOW OPEN – ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER

Earth’s wonders in lights make the holiday season glow   WHAT:  The wonders of the natural world are all aglow with the return...
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November 12, 2025

King of dragons

Hi everyone! I’m sure that at some point during a visit to the Zoo, you have come across our amazing...
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November 11, 2025

GATHER & GLOW FEATURING ILLUMINIGHTS

Enjoy a night with the lights for ages 21 and up on November 20   WHAT: Experience the wonders of IllumiNights...
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November 10, 2025

What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common?

Jekyll Island is one of several islands on the coast of Georgia and is home of the Georgia Sea Turtle...
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November 6, 2025

RESERVATIONS ARE FLYING OFF THE SLEIGH FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Choose one of limited time slots for Santa’s first stop on December 6 and 7  WHAT:  Don’t miss out on Santa’s first...
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November 4, 2025

The cutest animals you’ve probably never heard of

Hello! My name is Rachael, and I am a member of the Ambassador Animals Team here at Zoo Atlanta. Today, I am...
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October 30, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES NEIGHOMI THE ZEBRA AND OLIVE THE OSTRICH

New arrivals will join the mixed-species habitat in the Zoo’s African Savanna   Two exciting new arrivals – one striped and...
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October 29, 2025

Lions, construction, and cognitive bias, oh my! (Part 1)

At Zoo Atlanta, our mission is to pair innovation with responsible animal care. When those values meet, we can better...
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October 28, 2025

An abundance of tawnys

If there’s one thing the Bird Team has in abundance this year, it’s tawny frogmouths. These quirky birds often get...
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October 28, 2025

Terraforming habitats: Anaconda to Old Iguana

Hello! My name is Logan, and I am a member of the Herpetology Team here at Zoo Atlanta. This means...
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October 23, 2025

Conservation in Coastal Georgia

Georgia is home to a wide range of ecological habitats. From the temperate forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains to...
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October 23, 2025

Flexible housing for orangutans

The next time you visit the Zoo, you may notice that orangutans are living in different habitats, or with different...
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October 21, 2025

Borneo Earth Expedition

Hello! Caitlin McGarrity from the Orangutan Care Team here!  In this Keeper Story, I wanted to highlight some of the...
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October 14, 2025

Seeing Stripes

Hey everyone! Hoofstock Keeper Christina here with some interesting facts about our zebras!   Did you know that every zebra...
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October 8, 2025

Let’s talk gorilla communication!

Hi everyone, my name is Emily, and I’m a member of the Gorilla Care Team. Before working at Zoo Atlanta, I was...
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October 1, 2025

Have you seen Fantastic Flights?

Nestled along the main spine at the Zoo, you’ll see the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas...
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September 26, 2025

A new partnership in wildlife forensics

Our conservation messaging across the Zoo constantly reminds us of the overwhelming challenges that wildlife faces from poaching and trafficking...
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September 22, 2025

The many benefits of behavioral observations

Hi, it’s Caroline from the Small Primate Team. I want to talk to you about one of my favorite things...
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September 15, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for IllumiNights at the Zoo

The wonders of life on Earth come aglow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo, lighting up the holiday...
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September 11, 2025

The amazing mechanics of cat tongues

One of the most unique features of cats is their rough tongue. I’m sure most pet cat owners have noticed...
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September 5, 2025

Positive behaviors in zoo animals

Hi everyone! My name is Alexz, and I am a welfare scientist here at Zoo Atlanta. One of the ways...
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August 26, 2025

U At The Zoo: Free Admission For College Students and Discounts For Fans In School Swag

Kick off a wild first semester at the all-new U at the Zoo on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3:30...
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August 12, 2025

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Second annual E-Waste Recycling Event returns with a chance to declutter and support conservation  WHAT: The Zoo Atlanta Green Team...
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August 11, 2025

Beyond the Zoo … and You!

If you’ve been keeping up with our Conservation Blogs this year, you may know that in 2025 we’ve been highlighting...
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August 5, 2025

No ticket, no problem

Let’s talk about animals at the Zoo. Not the majestic lions, the sleepy sloths, or the meerkats standing around like...
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July 30, 2025

Conservation highlight: eastern indigo snakes

Hi everyone!  It’s Kelly here again!  Some of you may know that Zoo Atlanta takes part in quite a few...
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July 30, 2025

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ZOO ATLANTA AND FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY CREATES NEW ROADMAPS TO VETERINARY CAREERS

Veterinary Technology internship opportunities will provide two students a year with access and experience  ATLANTA – July 30, 2025 –...
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July 29, 2025

Report from the field!

Wickenburg, Arizona, where the temperature is a chilly 114 degrees. Staff from Zoo Atlanta’s Research, Herpetology, and Veterinary Departments are conducting...
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July 29, 2025

My journey to South Africa and Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project

Welcome back for another look into the conservation work that Zoo Atlanta supports around the world.  My name is Emmy...
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July 28, 2025

CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday,...
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July 28, 2025

From office surprise to cross-border challenge: The journey of our new Vet Team ambulance

At Zoo Atlanta, every day brings a new adventure—but some take a bit more perseverance and paperwork than others.  It...
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July 24, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA IS ONE OF THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE CONFISCATIONS NETWORK

First-of-its-kind pilot program works to combat one of the world’s most pervasive and damaging illegal trades  ATLANTA – July 24,...
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July 22, 2025

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Signature wine festival returns on September 20   WHAT: Early birds get a discount on tickets to Sippin’ Safari, Zoo Atlanta’s signature...
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July 22, 2025

Shear geniuses: Training the goats and sheep of the contact yard

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I’m a member of the Ambassador Animals Department. More specifically, I work alongside...
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July 16, 2025

Behind the scenes with our golden-breasted starlings

Did you know that there are birds who live behind the scenes at Zoo Atlanta? Well, now you do! Zoo...
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July 14, 2025

Keeping animal diets fresh and healthy: Meet the Browse Team

Every day, a dedicated team ventures out to find the freshest, healthiest browse for the animals. In case you’re not familiar, “browse”...
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July 10, 2025

SAVANNA NIGHTS WILL FEATURE IMPROV SHOWS FROM DAD’S GARAGE ON JULY 18

Casual, inspirational evening is the second of three adults-only events in Zoo Atlanta’s summer series  WHAT: Zoo Atlanta’s summer series,...
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July 8, 2025

Keeping cool with the orangutans

Hey all, my name is Kristen, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I...
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July 8, 2025

GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13   WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the...
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July 7, 2025

Hope for hornbills

Have you ever been to the Zoo early in the morning? It’s one of my favorite times to walk the...
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June 26, 2025

Research data collection: the tools of the trade

Animal welfare scientists collect behavioral data to improve animal care, inform welfare decisions, and better understand the species in our...
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June 24, 2025

Introducing a new rhino crash

If you’ve been to Zoo Atlanta in the last few months, you might have caught a glimpse of some exciting...
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June 18, 2025

Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled...
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June 18, 2025

It takes a village – Species Survival Plans

Hi all! My name is Sarah Fredrickson, and I’m a Keeper III in our Ambassador Animals Department. I’m specifically a...
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June 10, 2025

What is a dummy egg?

Hello again! It’s Josh from Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department. After being a keeper for over a decade, I have added...
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June 10, 2025

SAVANNA NIGHTS SUMMER SERIES RETURNS WITH NATURE, MUSIC, AND GOOD VIBES

Casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo are back – just for adults  WHAT: Summer evenings are where the wild things are...
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June 4, 2025

Co[ngo]Existence

For generations, humans have lived in or ventured into the jungles of Africa to look for treasure. Those with the...
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May 30, 2025

Research publications: Who reads this stuff?!

The main product of scientific research is the peer-reviewed publications that announce the results and conclusions of the work. This...
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May 27, 2025

The lions are still roaring about their new digs!

Hey everyone! Taylor from the Carnivore Team here, and if you have stopped by the lion habitat recently, you may...
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May 22, 2025

AZA Advocacy Days 2025: A Recap from Washington, D.C.

From March 3–5, 2025, Zoo Atlanta had the privilege of joining 120 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) advocates in...
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May 19, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA TEAMS UP WITH ATLANTA BRAVES ON ANIMAL ALL-STAR TRADING CARDS

Collect the first of eight Animal All-Star Cards at Zoo Atlanta this weekend, featuring the Zoo’s Hondo the African lion ...
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May 15, 2025

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO

Flock this way for Pink Flamboyance Lager and samples from more than 35 breweries on May 24  WHAT: Memorial Day...
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May 13, 2025

Building relationships: a foundation of animal care

Can you build a relationship with an animal? Your dog at home? Your goldfish? A snake? A weasel? What about...
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May 13, 2025

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA

Discover ways to turn healthy habits into healthy habitats on Saturday, May 17  WHAT: Learn about the simple everyday actions...
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May 12, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible...
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May 8, 2025

Advocacy in action

Welcome back to another Conservation Blog! This year, we’re sharing the stories of team members going beyond Zoo grounds to...
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May 6, 2025

The dances of spring

Pollen … I mean, spring is in the air! The temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming, the air is...
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April 30, 2025

Scent reaction in sun bears

Recently, Zoo Atlanta undertook a research project in collaboration with colleagues to understand how sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) react to...
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April 30, 2025

SPEND MOTHER’S DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA

Moms enjoy free admission, and families enjoy themed activities on Sunday, May 11   WHAT: Celebrate human and non-human mothers everywhere...
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April 23, 2025

Special connections within the elephant herd

Zoo Atlanta’s herd of four African elephants continues to bond. Our newest addition, 16-year-old bull African elephant, Titan, has integrated wonderfully...
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April 22, 2025

The largest sweep the hooch crew yet!

For the third consecutive year, the Zoo Atlanta Green Team led Zoo Atlanta’s involvement in Sweep the Hooch—an annual cleanup...
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April 17, 2025

The captivating Cape cobra

Hi everyone! My name is Molly, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. While we have many...
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April 17, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BUTTERCUP THE SUMATRAN TIGER

New arrival is an important ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest big cat species  ATLANTA – April 17, 2025 –...
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April 11, 2025

What do you do while your home is being renovated?

What do you do while your home is being renovated? Maybe stay at a hotel for a few days. Or...
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April 8, 2025

Ruminating on what our goats eat

Hello, Zoo friends far and wide! My name is Rob, and I am a Lead Keeper for Ambassador Animals here...
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April 8, 2025

The Green behind the scenes

It’s officially spring! With the warming weather comes other changes around the Zoo, too. From the budding plants to the...
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April 8, 2025

Audiolocalization in Guatemalan beaded lizards

Today’s research story begins fairly unscientifically. It all started with a serendipitous conversation between me, an Ambassador Animal Keeper, and...
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April 8, 2025

AFRICAN LION COMPLEX OPENS AT ZOO ATLANTA

Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi are back on the prowl in a newly upgraded habitat   ATLANTA – April 8, 2025 –...
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April 1, 2025

Teatime with the toucans

Do you like to have a nice cup of tea every now and then? Well, Kalimba the keel-billed toucan does...
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March 28, 2025

Saving the golden lion tamarin

Earlier this month, you heard stories about the amazing work one of our Zoo Atlanta signature conservation partners, Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado...
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March 26, 2025

EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO

Memorial Day weekend’s longtime festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The 21-and-up event...
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March 6, 2025

Enrichment: the spice of life

Hey everyone, Kaileen here. I am a member of our Ambassador Animals Team and enrichment liaison for all of the...
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March 5, 2025

Treasures of the Atlantic Coastal Forest

Imagine an animal with me. It has claws and a long tail. It has a mane of hair around its...
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February 27, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN IN 2025

Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp...
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February 26, 2025

Surveying eastern indigo snake habitats

Hello everyone! My name is Roxanne Buckman, and I am a keeper here at Zoo Atlanta in our Ambassador Animals...
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February 21, 2025

Twelve things I’ve learned in 12 years

Hi folks! I’m Michelle, a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department. I work in Carnivores and Hoofstock, but I started out in...
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February 20, 2025

Love is in the air

Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day recently, it’s that time of year when we all start thinking about...
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February 12, 2025

The champion

Hello everyone! This is Sam from the Herpetology Department.  Today I would like to dive into the python world with...
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February 11, 2025

Learning to love eastern indigo snakes

Imagine walking across a field in southern Georgia and encountering a giant seven-foot black snake basking in the sun, its...
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February 10, 2025

Two monkey “tails” at Zoo Atlanta: Celebrating Kinshasa and JJ

An “aunt.” A dad. A positive reinforcement training virtuoso. A survivor of a real-life conservation crisis.   This past week, we...
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January 31, 2025

Saving Madagascar’s radiated tortoises

Welcome back, conservation enthusiasts! I’m Dr. Kate Leach, Senior Veterinarian at Zoo Atlanta, and I’m thrilled to share the story...
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January 29, 2025

We’re always growing!

Hey everyone! It’s McKenzie writing from the Ambassador Animals Team. The last time I wrote a Keeper Stories Blog, I...
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January 27, 2025

Egg season for winter-breeding birds

You may remember from a few months back, during the springtime, that the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta was...
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January 23, 2025

Year in review: 2024 research at Zoo Atlanta

To say we’re proud of our research programs here at Zoo Atlanta is an understatement. Research is an integral part...
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January 15, 2025

Orangutan enrichment!

What is enrichment, what’s our process, and why is it important?  Zoo Atlanta is home to 10 orangutans, in six...
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January 15, 2025

Beyond the Zoo

Welcome back to a new year of conservation blogs! This year, we look forward to traveling the world with you...
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December 31, 2024

Terrapin release: fruits of labor

Hello everyone! This is Logan with the Herpetology Team. I wanted to share a novel experience I had in the...
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December 24, 2024

What’s on the animals’ holiday wish list?

It’s the best time of the year! Well, in my opinion, anyway! If you do not share the same sentiment...
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December 19, 2024

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment to seven international conservation programs in 2025

Field projects on three continents will be funded by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – December 19,...
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December 17, 2024

Making your windows safe for birds

We’ve all seen it happen – someone is walking confidently along when suddenly … WHAM! Walking into a closed glass...
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December 12, 2024

Meet the orangutans!

While infant Nangka has been the recent star of our orangutan area, we don’t want you to forget about our...
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December 5, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE HAS UNIQUE FINDS FOR EVERY ANIMAL LOVER

WHAT: The most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta create memories, open...
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December 3, 2024

Zuri is almost 1!

Zuri, Zoo Atlanta’s white rhinoceros calf, turns 1 year old this Christmas Eve! In our August 21 Keeper Stories Blog, we...
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November 29, 2024

Keeping the holidays merry, bright, and sustainable

Thanksgiving has passed, which means we are officially entering the holiday season! For many of us, the days after Thanksgiving...
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November 27, 2024

Frog v. toad: A confusing case of rules and exceptions

I’m Claire and I’m back to tell y’all about a question that I get regularly from people, “What’s the difference...
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November 25, 2024

How do Guatemalan beaded lizards use scent to locate food?

Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted in collaboration with students and faculty from Georgia State University and...
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November 20, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA HOSTS VET FOR A DAY FOR 40 ATLANTA CHILDREN

Event hosted in partnership with American Veterinary Medical Association and TV’s “Critter Fixers”  ATLANTA – November 20, 2024 – Zoo...
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November 19, 2024

They’re thankful for …

Hi everyone! Sarah here from our Ambassador Animals Department. With Halloween come and gone, daylight hours waning, and Mariah Carey’s...
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November 18, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA IS SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF NEWBORN GORILLA

ATLANTA – November 18, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is saddened to share that the infant born to western lowland gorilla...
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November 16, 2024

WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Animal Care and Veterinary Teams are closely monitoring new mother Kambera and her infant, who has not yet been observed...
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November 13, 2024

ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER RETURNS

Nighttime festival opens for the season with all-new wonders to make the holidays glow    WHAT: The holiday season is alight...
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November 13, 2024

Saving species, one turtle at a time

We here at Zoo Atlanta pride ourselves not just on the care we provide for our animals every day, but...
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November 13, 2024

Molting mysteries, unlocked

Have you ever seen feathers all over a habitat at Zoo Atlanta and wondered if a bird exploded somewhere? I...
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November 12, 2024

THE INFANT SLOTH AT ZOO ATLANTA HAS A NAME!

The infant Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta now has a name. Meet Rolo! The name was selected by the...
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October 31, 2024

Behind the scenes with Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi

Hello! Your friendly Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here today to talk to you about how the lions are doing now that...
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October 28, 2024

Behind-the-scenes of animal transfers

As we settle into the cooler temperatures of autumn, many things are changing around the Zoo. Leaves are changing colors...
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October 22, 2024

Tricolor snake coloration

Hi everyone, this is Evan again from the Herpetology Team. Over the last several months, I have become very interested...
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October 17, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA PARTNERS WITH IACCESS LIFE ON INNOVATIVE NEW ACCESSIBILITY TOOL

Voice by iAccess Life will allow guests to provide direct feedback on the Zoo experience   ATLANTA – October 17, 2024...
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October 16, 2024

Variety is the spice of my day!

Hello, my fellow animal loving friends! My name is Abbigail, and I’m one of the Ambassador Animal and Bird Keepers...
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October 16, 2024

BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family   WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun...
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October 13, 2024

Giant Pandas Have Arrived in China

Giant Pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun Have Arrived in China Pandas from Atlanta have landed...
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October 12, 2024

Giant Pandas Have Departed for China

Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun have departed for China.  Pandas have left Atlanta on...
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October 11, 2024

Olivia is all grown up!

Hello, my name is Sean, one of the members of the Sloth Care Team. As I’m sure you’ve heard, we...
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October 8, 2024

The truth about vultures

Hello! This is Josh from the Bird Team. I sat for a while trying to come up with a fall-themed...
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September 26, 2024

Let’s get physical!

Hi y’all and Happy Fall! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team. As the whole Zoo welcomes the fall season...
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September 18, 2024

Preparing to be a “popsicle” in winter? Meet the wood frog!

Hi everyone!  This is Kelly from the Herpetology Department.  Y’all have probably noticed that the weather is getting cooler and...
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September 11, 2024

A piece of shared American history: Gulf Coast Native Sheep

Hi friends! It’s your friendly neighborhood petting zoo keeper here to tell you all about one of our incredible breeds of sheep...
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August 29, 2024

Box turtles determine if “big equals more!”

Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted by undergraduate students from Georgia Tech, colleagues at Georgia State University,...
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August 27, 2024

Hatching Seti

Walking down the main path of the Zoo, many of our guests are delighted to see our lappet-faced vulture pair,...
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August 21, 2024

What it takes to raise a rhino!

Hey everyone, my name is AJ, one of the members of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team. If you’ve been to...
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August 19, 2024

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE

Bring electronics to the Zoo with a two-week campaign and a single-day recycling event  ATLANTA – August 19, 2024 –...
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August 14, 2024

SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Nutella, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to an infant on August 9, 2024. The newborn is...
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August 9, 2024

Who turned out the lights? Orangutans!

Hi! It’s Dr. Eridia, Zoo Atlanta’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow. I am excited to update you on my research here at...
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August 8, 2024

CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday,...
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August 7, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF SEQUOYAH THE BALD EAGLE

ATLANTA – August 7, 2024 – The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to share news of the passing of Sequoyah,...
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August 6, 2024

Imag(in)ing a conservation breeding program for Guatemalan beaded lizards

Did you know that August 14 is World Lizard Day? While there are many lizard species at Zoo Atlanta worth...
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August 6, 2024

Shoes matter!

Shoes. An important part of any animal care professional’s tool kit is their shoes, and this is a subject that...
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July 30, 2024

A huge success for one of the Zoo’s rarest species

Zoos and conservation centers, like Zoo Atlanta, have a ton of charismatic and lovable animals for guests to come observe...
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July 30, 2024

END A SUMMER OF SAVANNA NIGHTS WITH WILD AND NERDY

After-hours summer cocktail series concludes on Friday, August 9  WHAT: Indulge your inner animal nerd at Wild and Nerdy, the...
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July 24, 2024

Exciting updates in Gorilla Habitat 4

If you’ve been to the Zoo recently and visited our gorilla habitats, you may have noticed that Habitat 4 has...
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July 24, 2024

BE AN EARLY BIRD ON TICKETS TO SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Signature wine festival returns on September 21   WHAT: Early birds get a discount on tickets to Sippin’ Safari, Zoo...
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July 18, 2024

KAMBERA THE WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA IS EXPECTING!

ATLANTA – July 18, 2024 – Kambera, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, is expecting an infant. The...
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July 17, 2024

25 Years of Panda Conservation

As we continue to reflect on the legacy of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda program, a major theme that springs to...
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July 16, 2024

An early holiday gift for sun bears

Hey everyone, Taylor here from the Carnivore Team! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer so far and...
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July 9, 2024

VACATION VIBES AWAIT AT SAVANNA NIGHTS: STAYCATION

Bask in the ambience of a tropical paradise without leaving the city at Savanna Nights: Staycation, the second installment of...
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July 5, 2024

Gross or fascinating?

Zoo Atlanta’s Grossology Day, when we celebrate all the things in nature that may gross people out, but serve an...
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July 2, 2024

What is voluntary shearing?

If you’ve been to the Zoo Atlanta contact yard, you’ve seen your fair share of our personality-filled goats, but our...
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June 27, 2024

The wild path to becoming a zoo veterinarian

I don’t mean to brag, but working at the Zoo is really cool. Where else can you step outside your...
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June 27, 2024

Sunbathing and crazy coloration: A few favorite bird fake-outs

Birds are such incredible animals, and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out...
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June 25, 2024

A Primate-focused Postdoctoral Fellowship

Hello! I’m Dr. Eridia, and last year I joined the Research Team at Zoo Atlanta as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow....
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June 19, 2024

Celebrating 25 years of pandas

It’s a momentous year for Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda program. As we anticipate the pandas’ travels to China later this...
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June 19, 2024

Radiant Sokake Stars

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share some fun facts about one of my favorite tortoise species found right here...
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June 11, 2024

A harmonic training tool

Hi everyone! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team once again! When it comes to training our three African elephants,...
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June 7, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ conservationists

Happy Pride Month! As a wildlife conservation organization, we here at Zoo Atlanta are in constant awe of the natural...
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June 5, 2024

SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother...
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June 4, 2024

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Dr. Gina Ferrie

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD,...
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May 30, 2024

CRICKET AND ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATE MILESTONES WITH ALL EYES ON PANDAS

Cricket Wireless recently celebrated 25 years of connecting its customers to high-quality, affordable wireless experiences. Similarly, Zoo Atlanta is celebrating...
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May 28, 2024

How do reptiles use enrichment?

When you think of reptiles, what do you normally think about? Many people think creepy or gross or even scary....
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May 17, 2024

GIANT PANDAS FROM ZOO ATLANTA WILL TRAVEL TO CHINA IN LATE 2024

ATLANTA – May 17, 2024 – With the 2024 expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China, preliminary plans...
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May 15, 2024

Saving species, slow and steady

We live on an amazing planet with an incredible diversity of natural environments. From the deepest trenches of the ocean...
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May 10, 2024

Let’s adapt!

Hello everyone! Elephant Care Team Intern Paige here! In this blog post, I will be bringing you an insight into...
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May 8, 2024

Imara: Slow and steady wins the race

During the last Keeper Stories Blog from the Hoofstock Team in February, we introduced Imara, the Zoo’s new female plains...
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May 2, 2024

Caiman lizards: beautiful and highly adapted predators

Hello everyone! My name is Logan and I am one of the newest care team members in the Herpetology Department!...
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April 23, 2024

Shearing time at Outback Station

Spring has sprung at the Zoo. The sun is shining; it is getting warmer. The sheep’s wool that has been...
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April 23, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Zoo Volunteers contributed more than 39,700 service hours in 2023, and opportunities are available now ATLANTA – April 23, 2024...
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April 16, 2024

A new bird species in The Living Treehouse!

With spring here, the Bird Team at Zoo Atlanta is busier than ever with providing nest material for spring breeders,...
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April 15, 2024

Endangered Species in the Backyard

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “endangered species?” Maybe iconic megafauna like elephants, giant pandas, or gorillas?...
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April 11, 2024

SAY HELLO TO ZURI!

The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has a name! Rhino Naming Madness concluded on April...
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April 10, 2024

Working with amazing orangutans

My name is Danielle Schauer, and I am currently an Orangutan Keeper at Zoo Atlanta. Since becoming an animal care...
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April 2, 2024

Catching up with the binturong family

Hey everyone! Christina here from the Carnivore Care Team. If you have been to the Zoo lately, you might have...
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March 25, 2024

Who Run the (Natural) World: Girls

Happy Women’s History Month! While I’m in awe of women every single day, I’m grateful for a designated month to...
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March 21, 2024

What does a business trip look like for us?

Hello, it’s McKenzie, Senior Keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and I’m here to tell you a bit about professional...
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March 15, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo...
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March 11, 2024

It Takes a Team

“You work where!?” It’s a common response to telling someone you work at a zoo. It’s often followed by another...
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March 7, 2024

RHINO NAMING MADNESS BEGINS TODAY

Submit name suggestions now for the Rhino Sweet Sixteen Bracket ATLANTA – March 7, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta’s rhino calf...
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March 5, 2024

Why bird-friendly coffee is the way to go

All right, let’s talk about coffee, but not just any coffee – we’re diving into the world of bird-friendly brews....
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March 5, 2024

Celebrating learning, science, and discovery on Mar. 9

Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with two special...
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February 20, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES TARA STOINSKI TO THE GEOFFREY BOURNE LECTURE SERIES

Dr. Stoinski will present “How Saving Gorillas Helps Save the World” ATLANTA – February 20, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is...
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February 15, 2024

Fiber Animals

Hello! Haley from Outback Station, here! As winter is starting to come toward an end, I have been getting a...
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February 7, 2024

Springing into action for native wildlife

It’s a lovely morning at the Zoo. Although there’s still a chill in the air, I can feel the promise...
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February 1, 2024

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR THE FOURTH-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD 5K

Ready, set, run for a cause on April 27 ATLANTA – February 1, 2024 – Registration is now open for...
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January 30, 2024

Positive reinforcement training with gorillas

Hello everyone, Holly from the Gorilla Care Team here. I wanted to take this time to tell you about a very...
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January 24, 2024

APPLY FOR SEASONAL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AT THE ZOO ATLANTA JOB FAIR

Pre-apply and bring a résumé for a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager on February 8 WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic, and...
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January 24, 2024

Do turtles play?

Hi Everyone! It’s Dr. Joe Mendelson, the Director of Research here at Zoo Atlanta, and today we’re talking about some...
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January 23, 2024

IT’S A GIRL! SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO CALF CONFIRMED TO BE FEMALE

Milestone is the latest for the herd at the soon-to-be-named Delta Air Lines Rhino Habitat ATLANTA – January 23, 2024...
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January 19, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will be closed on January 20 due to unseasonably cold temperatures expected throughout the day on Saturday....
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January 17, 2024

How does it feel to be able to repatriate a species?

While some of you may already be aware of this and some of you not, I recently spent a couple...
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January 17, 2024

Lizards from Zoo Atlanta will help wild populations

In an outstanding example of collaboration for the conservation of one of the world’s rarest lizard species, 11 endangered Guatemalan...
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January 5, 2024

Catching up with the bintlets

Hello from the Carnivore Department! The Zoo’s lions, tigers, and bears get a lot of attention for being big and...
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January 3, 2024

Looking Forward in 2024

Happy New Year, Zoo Atlanta Community! As we begin another revolution around the sun, we have so much to look...
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January 2, 2024

Winter breeding season in the bird world

It’s breeding season in the bird world! While most bird species tend to lay eggs in the spring, some of...
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December 26, 2023

Welfare Research Applied

Over this past year, some of our blog topics have discussed how we conduct research, how data can provide insight...
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December 25, 2023

SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Special Christmas Eve delivery is the first southern white rhinoceros ever born at Zoo Atlanta  ATLANTA – December 25, 2023...
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December 13, 2023

The “festive lizard”

Hello everyone! To be honest, I’ve had a little bit of “writer’s block” in trying to come up with a...
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December 11, 2023

THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be...
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December 8, 2023

Extending our conservation impact

Although we’ve learned about a variety of Zoo Atlanta’s conservation partnerships this year, we’ve only covered a fraction of the...
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December 5, 2023

Our very own Grinch: A holiday success story

I’m back with another iteration of revamped holiday fun! This is where I take a well-known, beloved holiday (aka Christmas...
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November 30, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOB THE SUMATRAN TIGER

Year-old male represents one of the world’s rarest big cat species   ATLANTA – November 30, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is...
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November 22, 2023

Who are you calling a turkey?

Thanksgiving means many things to many people, but the core of the holiday is a big meal shared with family...
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November 21, 2023

NANGKA EXPLORES OUTDOOR HABITAT WITH ADOPTIVE MOM MADU

Nangka, the 6-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has recently embarked on his latest...
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November 16, 2023

HOLIDAY WONDERS ARE BACK WITH THE RETURN OF ILLUMINIGHTS

Nighttime festival presented by Georgia Power features more than 200 all-new lanterns WHAT: The holidays glow with the return of...
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November 14, 2023

So you want to be an Elephant Care Intern?

Hi all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team again! Regularly, young students ask us how to be a professional...
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November 14, 2023

How Do Giraffes Sleep?

Did you know that of all land mammals, giraffes are among the species requiring the least sleep? As a prey...
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November 9, 2023

ABCD…ESA…FWS…

Earlier this year, some of my colleagues introduced you to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and highlighted some...
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November 7, 2023

Looking out for autumn hitchhikers

Hello everyone! And happy no longer false autumn! Now that the weather is getting into what we around here would...
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November 7, 2023

HELP NAME BRAMBLE’S BINTLETS

Voting begins today to choose monikers for two of the three binturongs born to Bramble on August 31 ATLANTA –...
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October 31, 2023

Real-life inspirations for famous cryptids?

Ghoulish greetings, everyone! I’m Sarah and I work in our Ambassador Animals Department. This time of year is always so...
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October 27, 2023

Growing up copperhead

On October 1, our Herpetology Team was excited to find that our female copperhead had given birth to 14 babies!...
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October 26, 2023

RESERVATIONS GOING FAST FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Santa makes a ho-ho-holiday stop at the Zoo on December 2 and 3   WHAT: Reservations are flying away faster...
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October 25, 2023

Conspecific Social Organization

Since the 1970s, zoos have made large strides in improving the welfare of the animals in our care. Closely aligning...
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October 25, 2023

A Tale of Three Bintlets

It’s been a little while since we discussed the Zoo’s baby binturongs, or bintlets if you prefer. A lot has happened...
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October 18, 2023

A HEARTWARMING UPDATE ON NANGKA THE SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN

Nangka, the 5-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has found a new chapter with...
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October 17, 2023

Who are those mysterious orange monkeys?

Hello everyone. My name is James, and I am one of the newest members of our Small Primate Team here...
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October 17, 2023

BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun...
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October 13, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DAKARI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO

16-year-old female will become the newest member of the herd in the Zoo’s rhino complex ATLANTA – October 13, 2023...
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October 12, 2023

Building the nest: taveta golden weavers

If there’s any species in the animal kingdom that knows about high-stakes home building, it’s taveta golden weavers. Taveta golden...
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October 5, 2023

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 16 ATLANTA – October 5, 2023 – One of Atlanta’s...
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October 4, 2023

Slashing through limits

Lila Szweda, Exhibit Interpreter Zoo Atlanta is part of a thriving community. Behind the animals and the team members you...
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September 27, 2023

TURTLES CAN DO WHAT?!

As is often the case in biology, if you hear of some weird phenomenon, there may well be a sound...
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September 26, 2023

Designing a new snake habitat

This is Claire from the Herpetology Team. If you’ve been up to Scaly Slimy Spectacular, then you’ve seen our cool...
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September 26, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 –...
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September 19, 2023

So you want to be an animal care professional?

My name is AJ, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team! Last time I wrote, we...
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September 12, 2023

Armadillo Enrichment

Hello, my name is Rachael and I am a member of the Ambassador Animals Team here at Zoo Atlanta. The...
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September 11, 2023

NEW CHAPTER FOR INFANT SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN NANGKA

4-month-old from Sacramento Zoo will be introduced to Zoo Atlanta’s nationally renowned veteran adoptive mother Madu   ATLANTA – September 11,...
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September 8, 2023

BINTURONGS BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Squirrel-sized “bintlets” will remain behind the scenes for several weeks ATLANTA – September 8, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is excited...
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September 7, 2023

The wrinkled hornbill: A fascinating forest dweller

In the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, a peculiar and captivating bird takes to the skies with its distinct appearance...
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September 7, 2023

It’s All in the Family

Have you ever made a family tree? You know, the diagram that uses horizontal lines to connect siblings and vertical...
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August 29, 2023

Remembering Biji

Hello again from Caitlin on the Orangutan Team!  It has been an emotional month for us orangutan caretakers, as we...
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August 25, 2023

Cognitive Bias

In our last blog post, we talked about some of the methodologies we use to study animal welfare. We often...
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August 24, 2023

Continuing education at the Felid TAG Conference

Last month, the Zoo’s Lead Keeper of Carnivores and I had the opportunity to attend this year’s Felid Taxon Advisory...
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August 16, 2023

The Delta Team: Conservation’s Cutest Heroes

Our most recent Conservation Blog introduced you to one of our most significant conservation partnerships: Conservation South Luangwa (CSL), a...
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August 10, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original...
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August 9, 2023

WEAR WILLIE B. FOREVER WITH EXCLUSIVE RETRO T-SHIRT

Limited-time shirt fundraiser commemorates the late legend WHAT: Celebrate memories of the legendary late Willie B. with a limited-time Willie...
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August 8, 2023

The art of training

As some of you might know, one of our animal experiences here at Zoo Atlanta is the opportunity to watch...
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August 2, 2023

Conservation South Luangwa: Protecting elephants

In the eastern region of the country of Zambia, in southern Africa, lies the Luangwa Valley. This vast wilderness is...
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August 2, 2023

CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday,...
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July 28, 2023

A milestone a minute for Willie B. III

Hello! My name is Sherri, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team. I have been here at...
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July 28, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON VETERINARY COMPLEX

The Rollins Animal Health Center will be a new center of excellence for veterinary care, technology, and scientific collaboration ATLANTA...
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July 26, 2023

Exactly how many ears do frogs have?

Ask any child what sound a frog makes, and you’ll get an adorable, enthusiastic croaked “Ribbit” probably matched with a...
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July 26, 2023

“Swinging” from feathers to scales

Amphibians, reptiles, and birds! Oh my! Earlier this year, Zoo Atlanta created their first Herpetology/Bird Department Swing Keeper role, and...
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July 24, 2023

TRAVEL THE GLOBE AT WILD WORLD WEEKEND

Two-day cultural heritage festival will feature live music, dance, and more from countries and continents around the world WHAT: Travel...
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July 19, 2023

Rounding Down Rattlesnake Roundups

Our most recent Conservation Blog introduced some of our amazing reptile-centric conservation partnerships (if you missed it, check it out here),...
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July 18, 2023

Flamingo nesting season: A marvel of nature

The Chilean flamingo, scientifically known as Phoenicopterus chilensis, is one of the six flamingo species found worldwide. With its distinctive pink...
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July 18, 2023

Book Drive for Hindi’s Libraries

Donate new or gently used children’s books at the Zoo from July 22 through July 29 ATLANTA – July 18,...
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July 14, 2023

GET TICKETS TO SAVANNA NIGHTS: SUPERHERO NIGHT

Second installment of after-hours summer series takes flight July 21 WHAT:                   Limited time remains to get tickets to the...
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July 6, 2023

Conservation: true generational wealth

One of the most beautiful things in the world is compound interest. The ability to invest in something and have...
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July 5, 2023

Training with Cannoli

Hi, my name is Roxanne and I am an Ambassador Animal Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. Ever heard the expression...
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June 27, 2023

Learning more about sloths

Hi! I’m Channing, and I’m one of the newest faces on the Small African Primate and Sloth Care Team. Prior...
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June 22, 2023

Recycle your cells for chinchillas!

If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ve almost certainly heard us mention ECO-CELL, an organization that helps species affected...
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June 21, 2023

What should you do if you find a baby bird?

With the end of June nearing and July just around the corner, you may have noticed the native birds being...
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June 19, 2023

FATHER’S DAY SURPRISE! SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

ATLANTA – June 19, 2023 – Cocoa, a 30-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, became a dad again on...
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June 14, 2023

Assessing the big picture in animal well-being

In our last Animal Science Blog, we examined how observations can provide useful insight into animal behavior. Watching animals and...
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June 8, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”

Special Gorilla Keeper Talks, interactive educational activities, and a chance to spot Willie B. III on June 18 ATLANTA –...
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June 7, 2023

Making Change for Wildlife

What happens when you visit the Zoo? Maybe you get to see a type of animal you’ve never encountered before,...
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June 7, 2023

Salva lo que amas!

Hello everyone!  It’s Kelly here, Lead Keeper of the Herpetology Team. This past March I got the amazing opportunity to...
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June 1, 2023

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023...
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May 30, 2023

Step by step with Rose the red-tailed hawk

Last time you heard from Ambassador Animals, it was all about Hawkmoth the Harris hawk’s training and how he recently...
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May 25, 2023

VENTURE INTO THE JUNGLE OF RWANDA WITH GORILLA TREK

All-new 360° VR experience takes guests on a live-action adventure ATLANTA – May 25, 2023 – Members and guests at Zoo Atlanta...
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May 24, 2023

Quantity assessment in animals

When I first joined Zoo Atlanta, almost 20 years ago, one of the things I was excited about was the...
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May 23, 2023

Planning a mixed-species aviary

Hello everyone! This is Birds Josh! One of the greatest parts of being a bird keeper is the diversity of...
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May 23, 2023

KIAZI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO IS EXPECTING!

Special holiday season delivery will be the first southern white rhinoceros ever born at Zoo Atlanta ATLANTA – May 23,...
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May 18, 2023

THE DEBUT OF WILLIE B. LEGACY LAGER

Tickets are going fast for longtime signature beer festival tradition ATLANTA – May 18, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta’s longtime signature...
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May 17, 2023

Cautious Caffeinating

If you caught our most recent Conservation Blog, you’re up to speed on the amazing roles birds play in our...
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May 16, 2023

Endangered Species Day matters more than ever

Double your conservation contribution May 19-21; learn more about the 2023 Quarters for Conservation projects ATLANTA – May 16, 2023...
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May 16, 2023

A legacy continues

Hello Zoo Atlanta friends and fans! I’m Kaitlyn, and I’m one of the new members of the Gorilla Care Team....
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May 12, 2023

Shy and beautiful

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time,...
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May 11, 2023

Sightings Alert: Meet Ruby and Rose!

2-year-old sisters are now exploring their new home in Zoo Atlanta’s Asian Forest Ruby and Rose, two new red panda...
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May 9, 2023

A “cold blooded” summer treat

Hi everyone, my name is Erin, and I’m a Seasonal Carnivore Keeper. With the weather getting warmer, this is a...
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May 9, 2023

IT’S A BOY! MEET WILLIE B., III

ATLANTA – May 9, 2023 – It’s a boy! The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be...
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May 3, 2023

Celebrating Caretakers

With Easter behind us and spring in full swing, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta has been hard at...
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April 26, 2023

The Real Stomachs of Steel: Vulture Microbiomes

We imagine that when envisioning the beauty of nature, vultures may not be the first image that springs to mind...
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April 25, 2023

WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Infant born to Shalia is first offspring of Willie B., Jr. ATLANTA – April 25, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is...
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April 25, 2023

Hawkmoth grows up to soar

Hey everyone! I am so excited to be here with your most recent Hawkmoth update! In the last update I...
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April 21, 2023

Bart the Naked Mole Rat

Inspired by a true story. Bart awoke engulfed in a pile of his slumbering friends and family. While he enjoyed...
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April 20, 2023

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

Zoo Atlanta Volunteers lead by example and encourage others to give back to wildlife, conservation, and the community National Volunteer...
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April 19, 2023

In your own backyard: native plants and you

When you think of zoos and conservation, you likely think of efforts to save animals. And rightly so- if you’ve...
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April 18, 2023

Giant panda program update

Zoo Atlanta has received questions on the giant panda program and specifically, on plans for the twins Ya Lun and...
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April 18, 2023

Happy 8th Birthday Keju!

Hi it’s Emily from the Orangutan Team, and I’m here to share with you some exciting news about our youngest...
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April 11, 2023

“Is that bird dead?”

Believe it or not, this is a question we hear a lot in the Bird Department, particularly in the summer....
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April 7, 2023

The fascinating subfamily Polydectinae

Hark, O readers of the Keeper Stories! I—Daniel!—have returned! And this time we’re going to talk about boxer crabs. Why...
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April 6, 2023

Upcoming travels for warthogs and zebra

Four members of Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna are ready to start exciting new chapters. Warthog sisters Daphne, Eloise, and Penelope...
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April 5, 2023

April’s showers bring a blog about plants?

That which we call a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. This romantic sentence from Romeo...
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March 28, 2023

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...
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March 28, 2023

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...
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March 28, 2023

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...
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March 16, 2023

Safari Camp Scholarship Program

Applications are available now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta ATLANTA – March 16, 2023 – Zoo...
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March 15, 2023

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...
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March 14, 2023

Talking about turacos

Today I’d like to spend some time talking about the turacos. You may have noticed these personable birds in our...
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March 9, 2023

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...
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March 8, 2023

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...
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March 7, 2023

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...
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March 7, 2023

Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore animals in motion...
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March 2, 2023

Iguanas!

Hark, O reader of the Keeper Blogs! I—Daniel!—have come to talk about iguanas. And not just any iguanas, but some...
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February 28, 2023

A new giraffe greeting

Hi friends! My name is Katelyn, and I am on the Hoofstock Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. If you...
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February 28, 2023

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE BIRDS, BACKYARDS, AND BEYOND CONTEST

Citizen scientists documented sightings of more than 55 bird species between February 17 and 24 ATLANTA – February 28, 2023...
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February 27, 2023

Black American Trailblazers in Conservation

February is Black History Month. Throughout this month, people around the nation have celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans in...
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February 24, 2023

WELCOME RUBY AND ROSE THE RED PANDAS

Two-year-old sisters will be visible to Members and guests in coming weeks ATLANTA – February 24, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta...
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February 22, 2023

The story of tadpoles

As a rule, one cannot make many generalizations about most aspects of reproduction in amphibians; their reproductive habits simply are...
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February 16, 2023

What is an AZA Institution?

In our most recent Conservation Blog, we spoke a bit about our partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums...
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February 15, 2023

JACKIE THE RED PANDA WILL SOON DEPART ON A NEW ADVENTURE

ATLANTA – February 15, 2023 – Jackie, the red panda at Zoo Atlanta, will soon be off on a new...
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February 14, 2023

Be my Valentine: animal kingdom style

Ah, Valentine’s Day. A whole day of the year dedicated to love. Most of the humans I have encountered have some...
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February 9, 2023

JOIN THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT!

Become a citizen scientist and win your own Catio or birding experience in Zoo Atlanta’s Birds, Backyards, and Beyond Contest...
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February 8, 2023

These goats are made for walking

If you’ve been keeping up with the wonderful world of our petting zoo population, you’re likely familiar with Pickles, Avocado,...
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February 7, 2023

The storied life of Ros the king vulture

An exciting thing happened this week in the Bird Department! Our own Queen B, Roswell the king vulture, laid an...
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February 2, 2023

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR THE THIRD-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD 5K

Get set to run for reticulated giraffes on April 22 ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 – Ready, set, run! Registration...
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February 1, 2023

Excellent Acronyms

No matter where you work, there are probably some acronyms and terminology that you use that people outside of your...
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January 31, 2023

A shoutout to our Volunteers!

Hey all, I’m Erin, a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. I want to use this...
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January 25, 2023

Be a part of our partnerships: Get involved with the Zoo

In our first Conservation Blog of the year, we announced our 2023 Conservation theme: Partnerships. Put simply, this year’s Conservation Blogs...
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January 24, 2023

APPLY FOR SEASONAL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AT THE ZOO ATLANTA JOB FAIR

Bring a résumé for a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager on February 9 WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job...
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January 20, 2023

The beautiful and extraordinary mossy frog

Hey y’all, I’m Ben from the Herpetology Department at Zoo Atlanta. Today, I’m going to tell you about one of...
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January 18, 2023

The Guatemalan beaded lizard and its complete genome

Zoo Atlanta is renowned for our conservation breeding program for what is arguably the most endangered lizard species in the...
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January 17, 2023

2022 Research Accomplishments

A genome of one of the world’s most endangered lizard species was the first ever assembled. A new look at...
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January 10, 2023

New year, new career experiences

Hi everybody! As we have just entered into the new year, I have come to realize that we are that much...
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January 9, 2023

VulPro Update

Did you know that 25 cents of every Zoo Atlanta general admission ticket benefits programs for wildlife? Check out an...
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January 5, 2023

Last chance to experience IllumiNights at the Zoo

Chinese Lantern Festival closes for the season after January 15 WHAT: The coming nights are Atlanta’s last chances to experience...
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January 4, 2023

What is conservation?

It’s a word you probably encounter every time you visit the Zoo or read something we post online, but what...
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January 3, 2023

New year, new ways to support backyard birds

As the new year begins, it’s a good time to start thinking about the ways we can help the world...
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December 28, 2022

Great news for the Big Cat Safety Act!

A storm is coming. A real storm.  Not the kind of storm that you sit on your back porch and...
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December 27, 2022

WILLIE B., JR. WILL BE A FATHER!

Female Shalia is expecting ATLANTA – December 27, 2022 – In an exciting continuation of a uniquely Atlanta legacy, the...
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December 22, 2022

So much more than that

The zoo world is an interesting organism, both literally and figuratively. From the outside looking in it is entertainment, conservation...
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December 21, 2022

Zoo Atlanta closed December 23 and December 24

Zoo Atlanta will be closed for regular operations on Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24. IllumiNights will also be...
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December 19, 2022

Carbon Offset Guide

It’s the last Conservation Blog of 2022! The end of the year is always a poignant time as we look...
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December 14, 2022

Hamerkop Nest Deconstruction

Our hamerkops Hammy and Penny have moved into their “winter home!” As a native species to Sub-Saharan African and coasts...
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December 14, 2022

ZOO ATLANTA MOURNS LOSS OF SPARKY THE TIGER

The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to announce the passing of Sparky, an 18-year-old male Sumatran tiger, on December 14,...
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December 13, 2022

Baby(ies) on board!

Hi there! I’d like to tell you about one of my favorite snake species we have here at Zoo Atlanta!...
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December 8, 2022

New Conservation Commitment for Five International Programs

Projects for red pandas, clouded leopards, slender-snouted crocodiles, drill monkeys, and western lowland gorillas will be funded in 2023 by...
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December 7, 2022

Happy (& healthy) holidays

Excuse me, but how can it possibly be December already? Surely it hasn’t been a whole year (okay, fine, 11...
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December 6, 2022

Why I’m thankful

Hey all! I thought with the holiday season in full force, it would be a great time to focus on...
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December 2, 2022

Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide has inspirations for every animal lover

WHAT: The season’s most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta create memories,...
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November 30, 2022

It’s not easy being green!

Perhaps you were not aware that Zoo Atlanta has a Green Team – although as loud and pushy as we...
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November 29, 2022

Avian weaponry

Down in the Lower Zoo lives a fascinating little bird, the masked lapwing (Vanellus miles). These Australia natives are members...
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November 22, 2022

Joining Zoo Atlanta’s Orangutan Care Team

Hello everyone! My name is Jake Bedenbaugh, and I am the newest member of the Orangutan Care Team here at...
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November 18, 2022

The awesome ostrich

Hey there! Hoofstock Keeper Cory checking in here. I wanted to share some cool facts about the largest birds in...
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November 16, 2022

Tips for Holiday Sustainability

It’s hard to believe how fast this year has passed, and that we have already arrived at the holiday season!...
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November 15, 2022

Sharing a passion for venomous snakes

Hey everyone!  This is Ash from the Herpetology Department back to tell you about a recent professional development opportunity that...
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November 9, 2022

How smart are Kunekune pigs?

Here at the Zoo, we’re honored to have some of the Earth’s most intelligent species in our stewardship. You may...
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November 2, 2022

“A chili plant and a bee stop an elephant from walking into a farm …”

You’re on the front porch of your home in a swing, and steam rises from a warm cup of coffee...
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November 1, 2022

Meet the Gremlins!

With Halloween at our backs and the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to talk about one of the...
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October 26, 2022

Halloween Research Edition! Vampires and other monsters

Scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction, or pseudo-science. Legends inspire us, but irritate our sense of orderly...
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October 26, 2022

The story of the Bali mynah

When you first see a Bali mynah (aka Bali starling), your first impression will be of a small white starling...
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October 19, 2022

Trick or T[h]reat?: keeping your haunted house safe for wildlife

We are entering the holiday season marathon friends! For many of us, one of the best ways to get in...
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October 18, 2022

Celebrate World Gorilla Day every day

Hey everyone, it’s Holly from the Gorilla Care Team! Recently, we celebrated World Gorilla Day on September 24. What exactly...
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October 12, 2022

BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days in October WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween...
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October 12, 2022

Studying behavior to understand animals’ wants and needs

Let’s be real, human-animal communication can be complicated! The largest issue being that we don’t speak the same languages. So...
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October 11, 2022

Will it be a match made in binturong heaven?

Hi. I’m Shauna, and I’m a member of the Carnivore Team here at Zoo Atlanta. You may not know, but animals, as with...
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October 5, 2022

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Santa makes his annual holiday stop at the Zoo on December 3 and 4 WHAT: Tickets are on sale now...
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October 5, 2022

Celebrating Croctober

Greetings from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! We are celebrating Croctober here at Zoo Atlanta, featuring our two west African slender-snouted crocodiles...
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September 29, 2022

Sven and the Mysterious Nutrition Kitchen

By Robert Amrhein, Keeper III Ambassador Animals Illustrations by Summit St. John, Ambassador Animals Intern One day two, fluffy, sheep...
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September 29, 2022

Say ‘Boo!’ to zoonosis

Just in time for spooky season, you can now catch a glimpse of Casper at Zoo Atlanta! No, not that Casper. He’s...
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September 28, 2022

Reptile learning

Reptile learning and cognition – not something many people think of when they see an anole run across their garden...
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September 27, 2022

All about food

Hi everyone, it’s Claire from the Bird Team! Today I wanted to teach you about our birds’ diets. We’ve all...
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September 23, 2022

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO

Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022...
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September 22, 2022

Changing seasons at the Zambezi Elephant Center

It’s been a quiet week at the Zambezi Elephant Center. As summer (erroneously referred to as “the busy season”) winds...
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September 21, 2022

It’s called [sustainable] fashion!

Fall is just around the corner, and if, like me, you’re getting excited for crisp-weather fashion (knits, outerwear, boots… I...
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September 20, 2022

Zoo Atlanta’s new colobus baby

It’s Caroline from the Small Primate Team. You may have heard that we have a new Angolan colobus baby. This...
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September 15, 2022

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES CASPER THE BONTEBOK

New to the Zoo, his species represents a dramatic and unusual conservation turnaround Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Casper,...
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September 14, 2022

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Sampling of more than 50 wines, a Spice Girls tribute band on the main stage, and more on September 17...
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September 14, 2022

Why do lions sleep so much?

If you pass by the lion habitat at midday, it’s a pretty safe bet you’ll find Hondo, Azizi, and Hatari...
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September 13, 2022

Dodos are gone, but who are their relatives?

When you think of animals that went extinct in the past few centuries, what animal comes to mind? Most likely...
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September 12, 2022

THE ONLY GIANT PANDA TWINS IN THE U.S. CELEBRATE SIXTH BIRTHDAY

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 6 on September 3, 2022. On Saturday, September 10, the Panda...
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September 8, 2022

Biodiversity and Human Health

“There are worlds within worlds…Everything in our world is connected by the delicate strands of the web of life, which...
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September 8, 2022

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES MALFOY AND STRAWBERRY THE WRINKLED HORNBILLS

Endangered species is new to the Zoo with significant conservation messages   ATLANTA – September 8, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta...
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September 6, 2022

Birthday “cakes” for our hoofed friends

Hi everyone, I’m Kennedy, and I recently completed a rotation as a Seasonal Hoofstock Keeper here at the Zoo. I’m...
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September 1, 2022

The wonderful world of orangutan enrichment

Hey there fellow animal enthusiasts! Caitlin from the Orangutan Care Team, here to talk a little more about the enrichment...
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August 30, 2022

The joys of Anaka!

Hey y’all, and welcome to another addition of Keeper Stories. My name is Sara Fee, and I’m a Senior Keeper...
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August 26, 2022

From Outback to Carnivores

Hello! It’s Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here for today’s Keeper Stories! If you know a little bit about me, you know...
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August 25, 2022

It’s flamingo hatching season!

You know breeding season is in full swing when everything in the flamingo habitat is covered in mud, including the...
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August 24, 2022

The Mighty Pirate

Imagine you are dressed up like a pirate, eye patch and all, and you decide to visit the Zoo.  Would...
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August 19, 2022

A successful summer at Amy’s Tree Theater

I am beyond proud of our Wieland Wildlife Home Team this past summer season! Memorial Day weekend we debuted a...
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August 17, 2022

Vegetarian Cookbooks for the Plant-Based Curious

Hi Everyone! Brooke from the Public Relations Team here. If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we...
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August 12, 2022

Habitat updates for our scaly friends

Hi everyone!  It’s Kelly from Herpetology! Walking around the Zoo, you may have noticed some changes going on in the...
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August 10, 2022

What’s in a rhino horn?

Many of you already know that last year, our southern white rhinoceros Mumbles got a new companion! Kiazi arrived from...
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August 9, 2022

Celebrating World Elephant Day together

Hi everyone! Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here, once again! August 12 is World Elephant Day, an international event...
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August 5, 2022

Meet Avocado, Wasabi, and Pickles!

Hello! I’m Becky, the Associate Curator of Ambassador Animals. That means I get the privilege of working with the team...
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August 3, 2022

What is an extinction vortex?

Sounds like a bad 80s hair band, but it’s something far worse There are some things that are plainly true...
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August 2, 2022

The horn of the hornbill: what’s it for?

Hornbills are a fascinating group of birds. While these long-beaked animals might superficially resemble toucans, the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) is...
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August 2, 2022

GOLDEN LION TAMARIN DAY BRINGS A NEW COMMITMENT

Partnership with Golden Lion Tamarin Association is a continuation of a conservation success story ATLANTA – August 2, 2022 –...
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July 27, 2022

Skin: An Additional Tool for the Versatile Elephant Trunk

Zoo Atlanta is very proud to have partnered with doctoral student Andrew Schulz of the Georgia Institute of Technology on...
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July 20, 2022

Composting 101

Our last Conservation Blog gave some great pointers on how to eat sustainably this summer. This week, we’re keeping the...
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July 14, 2022

Quarters for Conservation: Vulpro

Hi, I’m Christina, Lead Keeper in Ambassador Animals and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Vulpro, one of the three organizations benefiting...
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July 13, 2022

Resources and Social Structures in Juvenile Tortoises

A couple months ago, we posted a Research Blog outlining Zoo Atlanta’s longtime research partnerships with local universities. These partnerships...
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March 24, 2020

What’s it like when the Zoo’s closed?

With all the uncertainty going on in the world right now, one thing that is certain is that COVID-19 is...
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July 25, 2018

Green blood?!

In our mammal-oriented existence, as mammals ourselves, it’s easy to get lazy and assume that all animals function like some...
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January 2, 2026

Training with the Zoo’s oldest and youngest orangutans

Hello!  Caitlin M. from the Orangutan Care Team here!  In this installment of Keeper Stories, I wanted to chat about...
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December 18, 2025

THE HOLIDAYS BRING NEW ANIMAL FACES AT ZOO ATLANTA

Just in time for the holidays, several new animals are now exploring their habitats at Zoo Atlanta. Look for recent arrivals exploring their new homes,...
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