How are Cell Phones and Gorillas Connected?

Hello from the Gorilla Care Team! My name is Cassie, and I am currently a Gorilla Keeper here at Zoo...

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May 19, 2022

Monitoring activities of nocturnal animals

At the Zoo, many of our animals are nocturnal, or active at night. How do animal care professionals care for...

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May 17, 2022

Breathe in, breathe out

Hi everyone, I’m Claire from the Bird Team! Since this is my first Keeper Stories Blog, I thought I’d talk...

Keeper Stories

May 12, 2022

The hardworking parenting of strawberry poison frogs

Hi! My name is Sam, and I am a member of the Herpetology Team here at Zoo Atlanta! Today I’d...

Keeper Stories

May 11, 2022

A day in the life of the Orangutan Care Team

Hi everyone, it’s Courtney again from the Orangutan Care Team! Today I wanted to talk about what a typical day...

Keeper Stories

May 5, 2022

Shoutout for cross-team collaboration!

Hello! Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here with more Keeper Stories! I know you all have come here to learn more about...

Keeper Stories

May 3, 2022

Wingin’ it

In previous Keeper Stories, I’ve written to you about the importance of different types of beaks and feet. Well, I’m...

Keeper Stories

April 29, 2022

When it rains, it pours

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia, and I’m the newest member of the Ambassador Animals Team, and you’ll find me...

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April 26, 2022

An egg-cellent time had by all

Hello! My name is Holly, and I’ve been a Seasonal Keeper with the Gorilla Care Team for about two months...

Keeper Stories

April 21, 2022

AAZK: By keepers, for keepers

Hi everyone! It’s Kelly from the Herpetology Team! As many of you know, zoos, as well as the career of...

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