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December 18, 2020

Quarters for Conservation: Save the Giants

Hello.  This is Kenn Harwood, Associate Curator of Mammals at Zoo Atlanta, and I am the Quarters for Conservation Champion...
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August 18, 2020

New Quarters for Conservation programs

While there are many reasons to visit Zoo Atlanta, the most central to the Zoo’s mission is the ability to...
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August 8, 2019

What’s on the menu for giant otters?

Hello! My name is Sam, and I am the newest addition to the Carnivore Team as a Seasonal Keeper. A...
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January 2, 2019

Time for a sea change

Making any New Year’s resolutions for 2019? Interested in adding eating more sustainable items to the list? Why choose sustainable...
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November 29, 2018

We’re otterly excited about Tocantins

You may have noticed that our male giant otter, Bakairi, has been living the bachelor life for the last few...
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November 13, 2018

Zoo Atlanta welcomes new female giant otter

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new ambassador for an endangered species: Tocantins, a 10-year-old female giant otter. A recent arrival from...
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July 18, 2018

Caring for Bakairi

As animal care professionals, we spend countless hours making sure the animals live the best life possible and form close...
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March 27, 2018

Carnivores are ready for spring!

Spring is here! Or is it? My allergies say yes, but the heat in my house is saying otherwise. Either...
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January 3, 2018

Simple steps to a sustainable New Year

Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “sustainable” as “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource...
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February 17, 2017

Conservation – Friday, February 17

How can making sustainable seafood choices save animals? Unsustainable fishing practices are negatively affecting marine habitat and species, such as...
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January 9, 2017

Endangered Species Day

Join us to celebrate species diversity and learn how you can make choices at home that help wildlife around the world! ...
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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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