Enrichment: the spice of life

Hey everyone, Kaileen here. I am a member of our Ambassador Animals Team and enrichment liaison for all of the...

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February 21, 2025

Twelve things I’ve learned in 12 years

Hi folks! I’m Michelle, a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department. I work in Carnivores and Hoofstock, but I started out in...

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February 20, 2025

Love is in the air

Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day recently, it’s that time of year when we all start thinking about...

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February 12, 2025

The champion

Hello everyone! This is Sam from the Herpetology Department. Today I would like to dive into the python world with...

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February 10, 2025

Two monkey “tails” at Zoo Atlanta: Celebrating Kinshasa and JJ

An “aunt.” A dad. A positive reinforcement training virtuoso. A survivor of a real-life conservation crisis. This past week, we...

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January 29, 2025

We’re always growing!

Hey everyone! It’s McKenzie writing from the Ambassador Animals Team. The last time I wrote a Keeper Stories Blog, I...

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January 27, 2025

Egg season for winter-breeding birds

You may remember from a few months back, during the springtime, that the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta was...

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January 15, 2025

Orangutan enrichment!

What is enrichment, what’s our process, and why is it important? Zoo Atlanta is home to 10 orangutans, in six...

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December 31, 2024

Terrapin release: fruits of labor

Hello everyone! This is Logan with the Herpetology Team. I wanted to share a novel experience I had in the...

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December 24, 2024

What’s on the animals’ holiday wish list?

It’s the best time of the year! Well, in my opinion, anyway! If you do not share the same sentiment...

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