Phases of the moon: tortoise style

How do you measure the cycle of the moon? If you’re a werewolf, chances are you just howl and transform...

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October 29, 2019

Do the macaws talk?

As the primary caregiver of our three blue-throated macaws, Miguel, Tulio and Altivo, I get asked many questions about these...

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October 24, 2019

How do you tell the animals apart?

One of the most common questions we get about the animals is how to tell them apart. Many guests feel...

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October 22, 2019

Taking time to observe gorillas

Hello, it’s Allie, a member of the Primate Care Team. Have you ever noticed the way our 3-year-old gorilla, Mijadala,...

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October 15, 2019

Time for training

Hi everyone! My name is Ryan, and I am going to talk a little bit about some of the training...

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October 11, 2019

A rewarding opportunity with terrapins

About a month ago, the Herpetology Team participated in our annual diamondback terrapin swap with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center...

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October 9, 2019

Orangutans and your Halloween candy

This is Brittney, and today’s blog post is all about Halloween candy and orangutans! How are they connected, you ask?...

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October 3, 2019

Planning Halloween animal enrichment

Can you believe it’s October? The leaves will soon start falling, the school semester is well underway, and the air...

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October 1, 2019

Going “all-in” with animals

Hi everyone! My name is Hope and I am a seasonal bird keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. Before I became...

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September 26, 2019

Dental care for Kunekune pigs

Hello everyone! My name is Adrianna and I am a member of the team who takes care of our petting...

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