Mija is turning 1!

Hello again everyone! I wanted to let you all know that we have a special birthday coming up in the...

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September 8, 2017

“Off-season” for the Program Animals Team

As a member of the Program Animals Department, it is easy to say we are extremely busy all summer long....

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September 5, 2017

Networking for a common goal

This past week I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference for The American Association of Zookeepers. Also known...

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August 31, 2017

A second glance is worth the time

Hi there! Sara from the Herpetology Department again. You might remember me from my recent #TakeoverTuesday, and I’m back to...

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August 29, 2017

Animal in Focus: Blue Crane

Hello! I’m Allie, a bird keeper at Zoo Atlanta, and today I’m going to delve a little deeper into one...

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August 29, 2017

Bald is beautiful

Here’s a special-edition Keeper Blog in honor of a big day coming up! September 2 marks the best day of...

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August 25, 2017

Zoo Atlanta’s other twins

I am sure by now everyone knows about the adorable giant panda twins that were born here at Zoo Atlanta...

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August 22, 2017

The Gorilla Species Survival Plan

Hey there, everyone! My name is Shay and I’m one of the new keepers in our Primate Department, specifically in...

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August 17, 2017

Caring for pachyderm pads

We recently celebrated World Elephant Day at Zoo Atlanta along with zoological organizations, conservationists, researchers and elephant enthusiasts all over...

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August 15, 2017

Blue crane chick vet check

Hey, Zoo Atlanta fans! It’s been a busy summer here at Zoo Atlanta, and on recent visits many of you...

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