Four everyday habits with a huge impact

It’s never too late to make a New Year’s resolution – even if we’re almost through February. This year, I’m...

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February 19, 2019

My road to a career with animals

Happy Tuesday! My name is Kaya, Primate Keeper II here at Zoo Atlanta. I can primarily be found working with...

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February 14, 2019

Taking a dip into aquatic systems

While our Zoo Atlanta guests journey through Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience, they may notice that many...

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February 12, 2019

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Grab your binoculars and get ready to become a citizen scientist with the Great Backyard Bird Count! Each year, more...

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February 7, 2019

How my job helps me live a better life

Hey everyone, my name is Bret Pilney, and I work in the Primate Department as a Keeper I. I mainly...

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February 5, 2019

Hidden skills of an animal care professional

Being an animal care professional at Zoo Atlanta is a lot of fun. One acquires many skills while working in...

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January 30, 2019

Amana and Anubis: The saga continues

Another lappet-faced vulture breeding season is underway, and another chapter is being written in the love story that is Amana...

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January 24, 2019

Why should you care about venom?

Most of the time when you hear the word “venom,” you think of a toxic liquid that is “bad” or...

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January 17, 2019

Working together to save gorillas

Well hello there! My name is Allie, and I am currently a Primate Seasonal Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. Today,...

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January 10, 2019

A season for brumation

Have you ever wondered about where the reptiles go in the winter? I’m not talking about our reptiles here at...

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