Gearing up for World Elephant Day

It’s almost August! So that means the Elephant Care Team is gearing up for World Elephant Day, which is on...

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July 28, 2020

Caring for a diabetic tamarin

As many guests enjoy the golden lion tamarins within the Zoo, most might not know about the three golden lion...

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July 23, 2020

The awesome opossum

Picture your favorite mammal for me. Some of you might be picturing your dog or cat at home, while some...

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July 21, 2020

Coming soon: the new Grigsby Aviary

Things have been busy at the Zoo recently with planning for a new aviary. The Zoo recently received a donation...

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July 14, 2020

Browsing with the giraffes

Hey guys! Nadia here from the Hoofstock Team. While you’re browsing through Zoo Atlanta’s social media, I’m going to tell...

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July 9, 2020

Oh, rats!

Hey everyone! I’m McKenzie, and I work with our Ambassador Animal population. Even though I primarily spend my time with...

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July 7, 2020

What big teeth you have!

Hello everyone, it’s Gorilla Care Team member Allie again, and I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Today,...

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June 30, 2020

A boom of baby birds

From an itty-bitty spotted dikkop to a big, fluffy hooded vulture, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta has been...

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June 25, 2020

Secrets of lion social structure

We get two very common questions about the lions here at the Zoo: 1: Is it natural to have three...

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June 23, 2020

Foraging enrichment

Hello! It’s Courtney from the Primate Team! I would first like to say how nice it is to see guests...

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