Meet the pied imperial pigeons

Did you know that the amazing birds at our World of Wild Theater are not the only ambassador birds we...

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April 30, 2019

How do you give a gorilla a physical?

Hi everyone! My name is Hayley, a Keeper II on the Gorilla Care Team at Zoo Atlanta. I just started...

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April 18, 2019

A special Earth Day birthday

Earth Day is always cause for celebration, but here on the Mammal Team, there’s an extra special meaning to this...

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April 16, 2019

Seeing a gorilla ultrasound

Hello everyone! My name is Martie, and I am a seasonal keeper on the Primate Care Team. During my time...

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April 11, 2019

Helping give chinchilla kits a great start

My name is Jenny, and I am a Swing Keeper. I am a new addition to the Ambassador Animals Team,...

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April 2, 2019

I have the best job in the world

Hello. My name is Catie, and I’m a member of the Elephant Care Team. I’d like to tell you a...

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April 1, 2019

A one in a thousand encounter

Today I want to share a story with you. This happened a little while ago, but it’s a story that...

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March 29, 2019

Update from the field: Lion Guardians

Hi, I’m Danica, a member of the Mammal Team and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Lion Guardians, one of...

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March 26, 2019

It’s a girl!

This past November, Zoo Atlanta welcomed a baby Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth! My name is Morgan, and I am a member...

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March 22, 2019

A transformation years in the making

Well, it’s 2019. This year, Zoo Atlanta will embark on an enormous adventure, the opening of the all-new African Savanna....

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