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

September 5, 2025

Positive behaviors in zoo animals

Hi everyone! My name is Alexz, and I am a welfare scientist here at Zoo Atlanta. One of the ways...

Animal Science

July 29, 2025

Report from the field!

Wickenburg, Arizona, where the temperature is a chilly 114 degrees. Staff from Zoo Atlanta’s Research, Herpetology, and Veterinary Departments are conducting...

Animal Science

June 26, 2025

Research data collection: the tools of the trade

Animal welfare scientists collect behavioral data to improve animal care, inform welfare decisions, and better understand the species in our...

Animal Science

May 30, 2025

Research publications: Who reads this stuff?!

The main product of scientific research is the peer-reviewed publications that announce the results and conclusions of the work. This...

Animal Science

April 30, 2025

Scent reaction in sun bears

Recently, Zoo Atlanta undertook a research project in collaboration with colleagues to understand how sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) react to...

Animal Science

April 8, 2025

Audiolocalization in Guatemalan beaded lizards

Today’s research story begins fairly unscientifically. It all started with a serendipitous conversation between me, an Ambassador Animal Keeper, and...

Animal Science

January 23, 2025

Year in review: 2024 research at Zoo Atlanta

To say we’re proud of our research programs here at Zoo Atlanta is an understatement. Research is an integral part...

Animal Science

November 25, 2024

How do Guatemalan beaded lizards use scent to locate food?

Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted in collaboration with students and faculty from Georgia State University and...

Animal Science Posts

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