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African Lion Posts

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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July 22, 2021

Carnivore digestion

Happy National Zookeepers Week, everyone, Carnivore Keeper Allie here! As I am writing this, I’m stuffing my face with lots...
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June 25, 2020

Secrets of lion social structure

We get two very common questions about the lions here at the Zoo: 1: Is it natural to have three...
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March 26, 2020

Checking in with Lions, Tigers and Bears

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March 29, 2019

Update from the field: Lion Guardians

Hi, I’m Danica, a member of the Mammal Team and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Lion Guardians, one of...
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February 26, 2019

Training makes vet exams easier

If you visited the zoo a couple of weeks ago, you may have found yourself scratching your head, thinking you...
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February 11, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, February 11

If you read the last update, you saw that one of our Carnivore Team primary keepers, Kelly, has been training...
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November 28, 2018

Update from the field: Lion Guardians

When I was searching for a program to propose for this year’s Quarters for Conservation selection, Lion Guardians stuck out...
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September 12, 2018

Update from the field: Lion Guardians

I’m Danica Wolfe, Mammal Swing Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Lion Guardians, one...
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May 30, 2018

Quarters for Conservation: Lion Guardians

Third in a three-part series on the 2018-2019 Quarters for Conservation programs at Zoo Atlanta. Representing strength and courage, the...
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May 24, 2018

2018-2019 Quarters for Conservation programs

Lions, drills, fossas and their habitats will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to...
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May 24, 2018

Carnivore Conservation

As you may have heard, the new Quarters for Conservation programs were announced recently. The 2018-2019 programs are Rainforest Trust,...
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July 13, 2017

Meeting the Bachelor Pride

Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s hot here in Atlanta. That means a lot of our carnivores...
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May 11, 2017

Keeper Stories – Thursday, May 11

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh yeah! My name is Michelle Elliott, and I have recently moved from Outback Station to...
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January 13, 2017

Hondo

Our three lion brothers have grown into their majestic appearance as fully-grown adult male lions.  Hondo is the largest of...
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October 6, 2016

Thursday, October 6

Hello, Zoo fans! My name is Matt Schultz, and I am the new Swing Keeper for the Mammal Department. I...
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