Winterizing for birds

It’s hard to believe that October is almost over! Fall is here, and not only are the leaves starting to...

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October 25, 2018

Halloween creatures aren’t so scary

I’m sure if you’ve done your Halloween shopping and decorating, like I have, you have noticed there is a theme...

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October 24, 2018

How do elephants stay warm in winter?

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to fall, the elephant care team is often asked how the elephants...

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October 18, 2018

Wildlife preps for winter

As the colder months slowly encroach on us in Georgia, Zoo Atlanta’s Herpetology (reptiles and amphibians) Team spends time winterizing...

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October 18, 2018

Keeper’s-eye view of a Grand New View

If you were to take a glance over the construction fence that runs parallel to the African Plains section of...

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October 17, 2018

Help save gorillas by recycling cell phones

Hello! I’m Allie, a Seasonal Primate Keeper. I have the pleasure of telling you guys about our beloved western lowland...

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October 11, 2018

The importance of professional development

Hello! As with all of my colleagues here, professional development is hugely important to me. I have been away from...

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October 9, 2018

Technology and bird care

Hello – I’m Luke, a keeper in the Bird Department here at Zoo Atlanta! In my department, we incorporate a...

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September 27, 2018

Learning more about venom

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the first-annual Venomous Herpetology Symposium in Miami. What is the...

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September 19, 2018

A Zoo adventure is a chance to save a species

The role of the Ambassador Animals Team is quite critical and is more important than ever. If you’ve ever seen...

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