Molting mysteries, unlocked

Have you ever seen feathers all over a habitat at Zoo Atlanta and wondered if a bird exploded somewhere? I...

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October 31, 2024

Behind the scenes with Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi

Hello! Your friendly Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here today to talk to you about how the lions are doing now that...

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October 22, 2024

Tricolor snake coloration

Hi everyone, this is Evan again from the Herpetology Team. Over the last several months, I have become very interested...

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October 16, 2024

Variety is the spice of my day!

Hello, my fellow animal loving friends! My name is Abbigail, and I’m one of the Ambassador Animal and Bird Keepers...

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October 11, 2024

Olivia is all grown up!

Hello, my name is Sean, one of the members of the Sloth Care Team. As I’m sure you’ve heard, we...

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October 8, 2024

The truth about vultures

Hello! This is Josh from the Bird Team. I sat for a while trying to come up with a fall-themed...

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September 26, 2024

Let’s get physical!

Hi y’all and Happy Fall! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team. As the whole Zoo welcomes the fall season...

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September 18, 2024

Preparing to be a “popsicle” in winter? Meet the wood frog!

Hi everyone! This is Kelly from the Herpetology Department. Y’all have probably noticed that the weather is getting cooler and...

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September 11, 2024

A piece of shared American history: Gulf Coast Native Sheep

Hi friends! It’s your friendly neighborhood petting zoo keeper here to tell you all about one of our incredible breeds of sheep...

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August 27, 2024

Hatching Seti

Walking down the main path of the Zoo, many of our guests are delighted to see our lappet-faced vulture pair,...

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