Zoo Atlanta will have a delayed opening this Saturday, April 27 due to the Run Like Wild 5K race. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. 

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August 17, 2021

Saving our scavengers

Although a lot of my day as a member of the Bird Team is spent caring for the animals here...
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August 10, 2021

How we prepared for piglets

Hi everyone! Nadia here from the Hoofstock Team! As you have hopefully seen on our social media networks, or on...
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August 5, 2021

Voluntary nail trims for ambassador animals

“Aren’t his nails really sharp?” This is a question that we Ambassador Animals Team members get many times while out...
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August 3, 2021

Sounds of the rainforest

Hi everyone! My name is Jen, and I started as a Seasonal Keeper about two months ago in the Primate...
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July 27, 2021

The carnivorous birds of the Zoo

It’s not often you hear about carnivorous birds, and when you do, it’s usually focused on the large, flashy birds...
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July 22, 2021

Carnivore digestion

Happy National Zookeepers Week, everyone, Carnivore Keeper Allie here! As I am writing this, I’m stuffing my face with lots...
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July 21, 2021

Gorillas and humans: What do we have in common?

Hi Zoo Atlanta fans! It’s Ella here from the Primate Team, and I’d like to tell you guys a little...
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July 15, 2021

Protecting our endangered sheep

Hello! My name is Haley, and I am a keeper at Outback Station here at Zoo Atlanta. Before I came...
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July 13, 2021

Say hello (again!) to violaceous turacos!

The birds of Zoo Atlanta have some new neighbors! We recently welcomed a new but familiar species to the Bird...
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July 10, 2021

Training with Shuffles

As most of you know, we do a lot of positive reinforcement training here with the animals at the Zoo....
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