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 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 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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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 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 15, 2023

How do reptiles and amphibians beat the heat?

Good day! Robert from the Herpetology Department here to talk about how we help the reptiles and amphibians at Zoo...

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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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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 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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