What is a dummy egg?

Hello again! It’s Josh from Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department. After being a keeper for over a decade, I have added...

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May 27, 2025

The lions are still roaring about their new digs!

Hey everyone! Taylor from the Carnivore Team here, and if you have stopped by the lion habitat recently, you may...

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May 14, 2025

Checking in with North America’s only zoological population of drill monkeys

Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America housing drill monkeys? Currently, we have one...

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May 13, 2025

Building relationships: a foundation of animal care

Can you build a relationship with an animal? Your dog at home? Your goldfish? A snake? A weasel? What about...

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May 6, 2025

The dances of spring

Pollen … I mean, spring is in the air! The temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming, the air is...

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May 5, 2025

Saving orangutans with Zoo Atlanta’s (and your!) support

Hey, my name’s Erin, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. Today I’m going...

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April 23, 2025

Special connections within the elephant herd

Zoo Atlanta’s herd of four African elephants continues to bond. Our newest addition, 16-year-old bull African elephant, Titan, has integrated wonderfully...

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April 17, 2025

The captivating Cape cobra

Hi everyone! My name is Molly, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. While we have many...

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April 11, 2025

What do you do while your home is being renovated?

What do you do while your home is being renovated? Maybe stay at a hotel for a few days. Or...

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April 8, 2025

Ruminating on what our goats eat

Hello, Zoo friends far and wide! My name is Rob, and I am a Lead Keeper for Ambassador Animals here...

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