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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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

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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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 14, 2025

Checking in with North America’s only zoological population of drill monkeys

Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America housing drill monkeys? Currently, we have one...

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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 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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May 5, 2025

Saving orangutans with Zoo Atlanta’s (and your!) support

Hey, my name’s Erin, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. Today I’m going...

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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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