Go bananas for a gorilla birthday bash!

Hello everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July holiday! It’s Allie from the Gorilla Care Team here, and...

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June 28, 2022

The aquatic majesty of the giant otter

Hi! My name is Whitney, and I am the newest member of the Zoo’s Carnivore Team. I am originally from...

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June 23, 2022

Hawkmoth is growing up!

Hey everyone! Its McKenzie from the World of Wild Theater, and I thought it would be a good time to...

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June 21, 2022

Why do birds sunbathe?

Did you know? Birds are endotherms, like you and I, so just like us they can regulate their own body...

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June 14, 2022

Ten fun facts about our 10 Angolan colobus

1. Zoo Atlanta has one of the largest Angolan colobus monkey groups in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)...

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June 9, 2022

Busting elephant myths

Hey everyone! My name is Caleb, and I am with the Elephant Care Team at Zoo Atlanta. Whether it’s from...

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June 7, 2022

Highlighting the Victoria crowned pigeon

Highlighting the Victoria crowned pigeon Hello everyone! This is Josh from the Bird Department. I want to take a minute...

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June 2, 2022

The many hats of an animal care professional

I often hear from guests, friends, and family that being an animal care professional must be the best job ever,...

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May 31, 2022

Slothfully fascinating

Warmer weather is here, which means it’s time to see the sloths in their outdoor habitat! Hoffman’s two-toed sloths Bonnie...

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May 24, 2022

Catching up with our warthog sounder

Hey everyone! Today I thought I’d share an update with you about how the warthogs are doing. Did you know a group...

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