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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September 12, 2018

Update from the field: Lion Guardians

I’m Danica Wolfe, Mammal Swing Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Lion Guardians, one...

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September 11, 2018

Introducing Inge to a new group

Hello everyone, today I wanted to share an update on Inge, the oldest female drill at Zoo Atlanta. Inge’s companion,...

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September 7, 2018

Exciting new ideas for exciting new spaces

I recently took my first business trip, and I didn’t even have to pack a suit! Zoo Atlanta offers its...

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September 5, 2018

Update from the field: Drill Ranch

I’m Jenny Ghents, Primate Keeper II. I’m the Quarters for Conservation Champion for the Pandrillus Foundation’s Drill Ranch, one of...

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August 30, 2018

Loving animals of all shapes and sizes

Hi everyone! My name is Maggie, and I am an intern with the Ambassador Animal Department in Wieland Wildlife Home....

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August 29, 2018

Update from the field: Rainforest Trust

I’m Kelly Daire from the Mammal Team, and I’m the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Rainforest Trust. Rainforest Trust is...

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