We’re on the job every day

Hi everyone, my name is Kyle Grace, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. While everyone spent...

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November 21, 2018

Update from the field: Drill Ranch

Time for some animal updates from Drill Ranch! There was a recent birth of a drill baby to a very...

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November 20, 2018

Gorillas get their flu shots, too

Hello everyone, my name is Courtney Meyer, and I am a member of the gorilla care team here at Zoo...

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November 16, 2018

Update from the field: Rainforest Trust

Rainforest Trust works to save species, care for local communities, and protect the planet. All three areas of this mission...

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November 15, 2018

A passion for animal care

An Animal Care Specialist’s Rap Deidre Ousterhout Keeper II, Ambassador Animals You may think my life here at the Zoo...

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November 14, 2018

Workshopping for waterfowl

Towards the end of October, I had the opportunity to join Zoo Atlanta curator James Ballance on a trip to...

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November 8, 2018

Networking with peers in animal care

One of my favorite things to do Zoo Atlanta, besides taking care of the hoofstock animals, is being able to...

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November 6, 2018

World Lemur Day 2018

Hello! Brittney Lie Tjauw here. I’m a member of the Primate Team, and today I’ll be talking a little bit...

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November 1, 2018

Where have all the turtles gone?

It’s that time of year again! The time of year that some of the outdoor habitats for turtles and tortoises...

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October 30, 2018

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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