December 29, 2021

Party planning for orangutans

Hey there fellow animal enthusiasts! My name is Caitlin McGarrity. I’m a new member of the Primate Team, working specifically...

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December 23, 2021

Hidden gems of the jungle

Hi there! I’d like to tell you about one of the prettiest snake species we have here at Zoo Atlanta!...

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December 22, 2021

Naked mole rats: A monarchic transition?

Hello everyone and happy holiday season! Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here once again! In addition to taking care...

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December 16, 2021

The 12 Days of “Zoo”mas

Tis the season! This time last year I took a holiday classic and gave it an Ambassador Animal twist, so...

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December 14, 2021

Rule-breaking birds and felonious fowl

Birds come in all different shapes, colors, sizes … and personalities. Some of our birds here at Zoo Atlanta are...

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December 9, 2021

Conserving one of the world’s rarest lizards

As many of you reading this may already be aware, Zoo Atlanta has long been working with one of the...

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December 7, 2021

Willie B., Jr. and the formation of his troop

Hey there, it’s Cassie from the Gorilla Care Team with an update on Willie B., Jr.’s group! Can you believe...

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December 3, 2021

Milestones for Kiazi the southern white rhino

As you may recall from a previous Keeper Stories, Zoo Atlanta recently welcomed a new arrival: southern white rhino Kiazi!...

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December 2, 2021

Winter is coming

Hello, readers! I’m Josh, a member of the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I can’t believe that we are...

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November 30, 2021

It’s a deer … it’s a rabbit … no, it’s a mara!

Hello! I’m Sarah, a member of the Outback Station Care Team here at the Zoo. My department is mostly known...

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