Positive reinforcement training and trust

I know we’ve mentioned training a few times in these blogs, but it is truly one of the more enjoyable...

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March 3, 2022

When is shearing time?

Hi there, my name is Wendy, and I am a member of the team at the Outback Station, which also...

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March 1, 2022

Gearing up for bird breeding season

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means! The birds at Zoo Atlanta are gearing up for...

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February 24, 2022

Reptile and amphibian signs of spring

Although we are still technically in winter here in Atlanta, as usual, the weather just can’t make up its mind...

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February 22, 2022

“Smiling” drill monkeys?

Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America with drill monkeys?! Our troop of drills...

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February 15, 2022

Meet Madu’s mixed-species group

Hi I’m Erin, a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I thought I’d take the opportunity to...

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February 10, 2022

Olympians of Outback Station

Everyone loves the Olympics. It doesn’t matter if it is summer or winter; we all love cheering our country on...

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February 8, 2022

The season of love

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means it’s the season of love. And if you are looking for some great couple...

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February 3, 2022

How field work helps husbandry

Reptiles and amphibians are still an understudied group of animals, and as herpetology keepers, we are constantly trying to learn...

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February 1, 2022

Behind the scenes with rhino intros

My name is Danielle, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I am writing...

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