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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August 26, 2025

What’s in the Bottle? – A Keeper’s Guide to Hydration in the Wild (Zoo Edition)

Water. The stuff of life, pools, rainstorms, and it’s definitely the thing plants crave. Animal Care Team members crave it...

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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 31, 2025

Caring for the G.O.A.T in their golden years

They are, in fact, the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time). All goats (and sheep) are. At Zoo Atlanta we have...

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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 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 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 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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