First steps in training

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am one of the newest keepers on the Ambassador Animals Team. Today, I...

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March 5, 2019

Working with VulPro in South Africa

I recently had the opportunity to travel to South Africa to volunteer at VulPro, a vulture conservation organization that Zoo...

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February 28, 2019

Feeding habits of the scaly and the shelled

Hi y’all! This is Sara from the Herpetology Department. Today I’m going to talk to y’all about one of my...

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February 26, 2019

Training makes vet exams easier

If you visited the zoo a couple of weeks ago, you may have found yourself scratching your head, thinking you...

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February 22, 2019

Behind the scenes with the savanna animals

We’re excitedly awaiting the opening of the new African Savanna this summer. In the meantime, we continue to take full...

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February 21, 2019

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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