12 months of scholarly bliss: Reflections on being a Primate Research Intern

A couple of months ago I discussed, in detail, an approximate week in the life of a Primate Research Intern,...

Animal Science

July 23, 2026

New avenues in setting head-started amphibians up for success

One way that zoos help in conserving species is using a tool known as “head starting.” Head starting is essentially...

Animal Science

July 1, 2026

Guatemalan beaded lizards: research discoveries

An adult Guatemalan beaded lizard, photographed at the Heloderma Natural Reserve, Guatemala. Fans of Zoo Atlanta will know that the...

Animal Science

June 15, 2026

Biogeography and distribution of species

Imagine if I told you that I was studying a species of fish that lived only in the Okefenokee Swamp...

Animal Science

April 27, 2026

Staying warm together

While we’re likely done with truly cool weather here in Atlanta for a season or two, we didn’t want to...

Animal Science

March 30, 2026

How does research aid in conservation?

The field of conservation comprises a wide breadth of actions, not to mention policies, laws, customs, traditions, etc. It’s easy to envision the conservation events...

Animal Science

March 2, 2026

A week in the life of a Primate Research Intern  

Hi, I am Chandler Brown English, and I am currently the Primate Research Intern here at Zoo Atlanta. In this role, my time is split evenly between...

Animal Science

January 29, 2026

Do animals play?

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as...

Animal Science

October 29, 2025

Lions, construction, and cognitive bias, oh my! (Part 1)

At Zoo Atlanta, our mission is to pair innovation with responsible animal care. When those values meet, we can better...

Animal Science

September 26, 2025

A new partnership in wildlife forensics

Our conservation messaging across the Zoo constantly reminds us of the overwhelming challenges that wildlife faces from poaching and trafficking...

Animal Science Posts

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