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September 11, 2024

A piece of shared American history: Gulf Coast Native Sheep

Hi friends! It’s your friendly neighborhood petting zoo keeper here to tell you all about one of our incredible breeds of sheep...
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August 29, 2024

Box turtles determine if “big equals more!”

Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted by undergraduate students from Georgia Tech, colleagues at Georgia State University,...
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August 27, 2024

Hatching Seti

Walking down the main path of the Zoo, many of our guests are delighted to see our lappet-faced vulture pair,...
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August 27, 2024

25 Years of Pandas: Oh Baby!

Throughout the years, Zoo Atlanta has had plenty of cause for celebration, but few things have rivaled the scope and...
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August 21, 2024

What it takes to raise a rhino!

Hey everyone, my name is AJ, one of the members of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team. If you’ve been to...
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August 19, 2024

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE

Bring electronics to the Zoo with a two-week campaign and a single-day recycling event  ATLANTA – August 19, 2024 –...
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August 14, 2024

SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Nutella, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to an infant on August 9, 2024. The newborn is...
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August 9, 2024

Who turned out the lights? Orangutans!

Hi! It’s Dr. Eridia, Zoo Atlanta’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow. I am excited to update you on my research here at...
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August 8, 2024

CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday,...
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August 7, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF SEQUOYAH THE BALD EAGLE

ATLANTA – August 7, 2024 – The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to share news of the passing of Sequoyah,...
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August 6, 2024

Imag(in)ing a conservation breeding program for Guatemalan beaded lizards

Did you know that August 14 is World Lizard Day? While there are many lizard species at Zoo Atlanta worth...
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August 6, 2024

Shoes matter!

Shoes. An important part of any animal care professional’s tool kit is their shoes, and this is a subject that...
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July 30, 2024

A huge success for one of the Zoo’s rarest species

Zoos and conservation centers, like Zoo Atlanta, have a ton of charismatic and lovable animals for guests to come observe...
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July 30, 2024

END A SUMMER OF SAVANNA NIGHTS WITH WILD AND NERDY

After-hours summer cocktail series concludes on Friday, August 9  WHAT: Indulge your inner animal nerd at Wild and Nerdy, the...
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July 24, 2024

Exciting updates in Gorilla Habitat 4

If you’ve been to the Zoo recently and visited our gorilla habitats, you may have noticed that Habitat 4 has...
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July 24, 2024

BE AN EARLY BIRD ON TICKETS TO SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Signature wine festival returns on September 21   WHAT: Early birds get a discount on tickets to Sippin’ Safari, Zoo...
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July 18, 2024

KAMBERA THE WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA IS EXPECTING!

ATLANTA – July 18, 2024 – Kambera, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, is expecting an infant. The...
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July 17, 2024

25 Years of Panda Conservation

As we continue to reflect on the legacy of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda program, a major theme that springs to...
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July 16, 2024

An early holiday gift for sun bears

Hey everyone, Taylor here from the Carnivore Team! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer so far and...
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July 9, 2024

VACATION VIBES AWAIT AT SAVANNA NIGHTS: STAYCATION

Bask in the ambience of a tropical paradise without leaving the city at Savanna Nights: Staycation, the second installment of...
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July 5, 2024

Gross or fascinating?

Zoo Atlanta’s Grossology Day, when we celebrate all the things in nature that may gross people out, but serve an...
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July 2, 2024

What is voluntary shearing?

If you’ve been to the Zoo Atlanta contact yard, you’ve seen your fair share of our personality-filled goats, but our...
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June 27, 2024

The wild path to becoming a zoo veterinarian

I don’t mean to brag, but working at the Zoo is really cool. Where else can you step outside your...
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June 27, 2024

Sunbathing and crazy coloration: A few favorite bird fake-outs

Birds are such incredible animals, and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out...
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June 25, 2024

A Primate-focused Postdoctoral Fellowship

Hello! I’m Dr. Eridia, and last year I joined the Research Team at Zoo Atlanta as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow....
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June 19, 2024

Celebrating 25 years of pandas

It’s a momentous year for Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda program. As we anticipate the pandas’ travels to China later this...
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June 19, 2024

Radiant Sokake Stars

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share some fun facts about one of my favorite tortoise species found right here...
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June 11, 2024

A harmonic training tool

Hi everyone! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team once again! When it comes to training our three African elephants,...
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June 7, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ conservationists

Happy Pride Month! As a wildlife conservation organization, we here at Zoo Atlanta are in constant awe of the natural...
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June 5, 2024

SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother...
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June 4, 2024

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Dr. Gina Ferrie

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD,...
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May 30, 2024

CRICKET AND ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATE MILESTONES WITH ALL EYES ON PANDAS

Cricket Wireless recently celebrated 25 years of connecting its customers to high-quality, affordable wireless experiences. Similarly, Zoo Atlanta is celebrating...
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May 28, 2024

How do reptiles use enrichment?

When you think of reptiles, what do you normally think about? Many people think creepy or gross or even scary....
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May 17, 2024

GIANT PANDAS FROM ZOO ATLANTA WILL TRAVEL TO CHINA IN LATE 2024

ATLANTA – May 17, 2024 – With the 2024 expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China, preliminary plans...
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May 15, 2024

Saving species, slow and steady

We live on an amazing planet with an incredible diversity of natural environments. From the deepest trenches of the ocean...
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May 10, 2024

Let’s adapt!

Hello everyone! Elephant Care Team Intern Paige here! In this blog post, I will be bringing you an insight into...
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May 8, 2024

Imara: Slow and steady wins the race

During the last Keeper Stories Blog from the Hoofstock Team in February, we introduced Imara, the Zoo’s new female plains...
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May 2, 2024

Caiman lizards: beautiful and highly adapted predators

Hello everyone! My name is Logan and I am one of the newest care team members in the Herpetology Department!...
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April 23, 2024

Shearing time at Outback Station

Spring has sprung at the Zoo. The sun is shining; it is getting warmer. The sheep’s wool that has been...
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April 23, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Zoo Volunteers contributed more than 39,700 service hours in 2023, and opportunities are available now ATLANTA – April 23, 2024...
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April 16, 2024

A new bird species in The Living Treehouse!

With spring here, the Bird Team at Zoo Atlanta is busier than ever with providing nest material for spring breeders,...
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April 15, 2024

Endangered Species in the Backyard

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “endangered species?” Maybe iconic megafauna like elephants, giant pandas, or gorillas?...
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April 11, 2024

SAY HELLO TO ZURI!

The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has a name! Rhino Naming Madness concluded on April...
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April 10, 2024

Working with amazing orangutans

My name is Danielle Schauer, and I am currently an Orangutan Keeper at Zoo Atlanta. Since becoming an animal care...
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April 2, 2024

Catching up with the binturong family

Hey everyone! Christina here from the Carnivore Care Team. If you have been to the Zoo lately, you might have...
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March 25, 2024

Who Run the (Natural) World: Girls

Happy Women’s History Month! While I’m in awe of women every single day, I’m grateful for a designated month to...
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March 21, 2024

What does a business trip look like for us?

Hello, it’s McKenzie, Senior Keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and I’m here to tell you a bit about professional...
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March 15, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo...
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March 11, 2024

It Takes a Team

“You work where!?” It’s a common response to telling someone you work at a zoo. It’s often followed by another...
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March 7, 2024

RHINO NAMING MADNESS BEGINS TODAY

Submit name suggestions now for the Rhino Sweet Sixteen Bracket ATLANTA – March 7, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta’s rhino calf...
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March 5, 2024

Why bird-friendly coffee is the way to go

All right, let’s talk about coffee, but not just any coffee – we’re diving into the world of bird-friendly brews....
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March 5, 2024

Celebrating learning, science, and discovery on Mar. 9

Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with two special...
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February 20, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES TARA STOINSKI TO THE GEOFFREY BOURNE LECTURE SERIES

Dr. Stoinski will present “How Saving Gorillas Helps Save the World” ATLANTA – February 20, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is...
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February 15, 2024

Fiber Animals

Hello! Haley from Outback Station, here! As winter is starting to come toward an end, I have been getting a...
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February 7, 2024

Springing into action for native wildlife

It’s a lovely morning at the Zoo. Although there’s still a chill in the air, I can feel the promise...
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February 1, 2024

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR THE FOURTH-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD 5K

Ready, set, run for a cause on April 27 ATLANTA – February 1, 2024 – Registration is now open for...
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January 30, 2024

Positive reinforcement training with gorillas

Hello everyone, Holly from the Gorilla Care Team here. I wanted to take this time to tell you about a very...
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January 24, 2024

APPLY FOR SEASONAL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AT THE ZOO ATLANTA JOB FAIR

Pre-apply and bring a résumé for a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager on February 8 WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic, and...
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January 24, 2024

Do turtles play?

Hi Everyone! It’s Dr. Joe Mendelson, the Director of Research here at Zoo Atlanta, and today we’re talking about some...
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January 23, 2024

IT’S A GIRL! SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO CALF CONFIRMED TO BE FEMALE

Milestone is the latest for the herd at the soon-to-be-named Delta Air Lines Rhino Habitat ATLANTA – January 23, 2024...
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January 19, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will be closed on January 20 due to unseasonably cold temperatures expected throughout the day on Saturday....
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January 17, 2024

How does it feel to be able to repatriate a species?

While some of you may already be aware of this and some of you not, I recently spent a couple...
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January 17, 2024

Lizards from Zoo Atlanta will help wild populations

In an outstanding example of collaboration for the conservation of one of the world’s rarest lizard species, 11 endangered Guatemalan...
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January 5, 2024

Catching up with the bintlets

Hello from the Carnivore Department! The Zoo’s lions, tigers, and bears get a lot of attention for being big and...
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January 3, 2024

Looking Forward in 2024

Happy New Year, Zoo Atlanta Community! As we begin another revolution around the sun, we have so much to look...
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January 2, 2024

Winter breeding season in the bird world

It’s breeding season in the bird world! While most bird species tend to lay eggs in the spring, some of...
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December 26, 2023

Welfare Research Applied

Over this past year, some of our blog topics have discussed how we conduct research, how data can provide insight...
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December 25, 2023

SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Special Christmas Eve delivery is the first southern white rhinoceros ever born at Zoo Atlanta  ATLANTA – December 25, 2023...
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December 13, 2023

The “festive lizard”

Hello everyone! To be honest, I’ve had a little bit of “writer’s block” in trying to come up with a...
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December 11, 2023

THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be...
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December 8, 2023

Extending our conservation impact

Although we’ve learned about a variety of Zoo Atlanta’s conservation partnerships this year, we’ve only covered a fraction of the...
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December 5, 2023

Our very own Grinch: A holiday success story

I’m back with another iteration of revamped holiday fun! This is where I take a well-known, beloved holiday (aka Christmas...
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November 30, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOB THE SUMATRAN TIGER

Year-old male represents one of the world’s rarest big cat species   ATLANTA – November 30, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is...
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November 22, 2023

Who are you calling a turkey?

Thanksgiving means many things to many people, but the core of the holiday is a big meal shared with family...
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November 21, 2023

NANGKA EXPLORES OUTDOOR HABITAT WITH ADOPTIVE MOM MADU

Nangka, the 6-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has recently embarked on his latest...
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November 16, 2023

HOLIDAY WONDERS ARE BACK WITH THE RETURN OF ILLUMINIGHTS

Nighttime festival presented by Georgia Power features more than 200 all-new lanterns WHAT: The holidays glow with the return of...
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November 14, 2023

So you want to be an Elephant Care Intern?

Hi all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team again! Regularly, young students ask us how to be a professional...
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November 14, 2023

How Do Giraffes Sleep?

Did you know that of all land mammals, giraffes are among the species requiring the least sleep? As a prey...
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November 9, 2023

ABCD…ESA…FWS…

Earlier this year, some of my colleagues introduced you to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and highlighted some...
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November 7, 2023

Looking out for autumn hitchhikers

Hello everyone! And happy no longer false autumn! Now that the weather is getting into what we around here would...
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November 7, 2023

HELP NAME BRAMBLE’S BINTLETS

Voting begins today to choose monikers for two of the three binturongs born to Bramble on August 31 ATLANTA –...
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October 31, 2023

Real-life inspirations for famous cryptids?

Ghoulish greetings, everyone! I’m Sarah and I work in our Ambassador Animals Department. This time of year is always so...
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October 27, 2023

Growing up copperhead

On October 1, our Herpetology Team was excited to find that our female copperhead had given birth to 14 babies!...
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October 26, 2023

RESERVATIONS GOING FAST FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Santa makes a ho-ho-holiday stop at the Zoo on December 2 and 3   WHAT: Reservations are flying away faster...
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October 25, 2023

Conspecific Social Organization

Since the 1970s, zoos have made large strides in improving the welfare of the animals in our care. Closely aligning...
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October 25, 2023

A Tale of Three Bintlets

It’s been a little while since we discussed the Zoo’s baby binturongs, or bintlets if you prefer. A lot has happened...
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October 18, 2023

A HEARTWARMING UPDATE ON NANGKA THE SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN

Nangka, the 5-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has found a new chapter with...
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October 17, 2023

Who are those mysterious orange monkeys?

Hello everyone. My name is James, and I am one of the newest members of our Small Primate Team here...
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October 17, 2023

BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun...
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October 13, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DAKARI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO

16-year-old female will become the newest member of the herd in the Zoo’s rhino complex ATLANTA – October 13, 2023...
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October 12, 2023

Building the nest: taveta golden weavers

If there’s any species in the animal kingdom that knows about high-stakes home building, it’s taveta golden weavers. Taveta golden...
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October 5, 2023

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 16 ATLANTA – October 5, 2023 – One of Atlanta’s...
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October 4, 2023

Slashing through limits

Lila Szweda, Exhibit Interpreter Zoo Atlanta is part of a thriving community. Behind the animals and the team members you...
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September 27, 2023

TURTLES CAN DO WHAT?!

As is often the case in biology, if you hear of some weird phenomenon, there may well be a sound...
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September 26, 2023

Designing a new snake habitat

This is Claire from the Herpetology Team. If you’ve been up to Scaly Slimy Spectacular, then you’ve seen our cool...
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September 26, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 –...
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September 19, 2023

So you want to be an animal care professional?

My name is AJ, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team! Last time I wrote, we...
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September 12, 2023

Armadillo Enrichment

Hello, my name is Rachael and I am a member of the Ambassador Animals Team here at Zoo Atlanta. The...
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September 11, 2023

NEW CHAPTER FOR INFANT SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN NANGKA

4-month-old from Sacramento Zoo will be introduced to Zoo Atlanta’s nationally renowned veteran adoptive mother Madu   ATLANTA – September 11,...
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September 8, 2023

BINTURONGS BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Squirrel-sized “bintlets” will remain behind the scenes for several weeks ATLANTA – September 8, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is excited...
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September 7, 2023

The wrinkled hornbill: A fascinating forest dweller

In the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, a peculiar and captivating bird takes to the skies with its distinct appearance...
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September 7, 2023

It’s All in the Family

Have you ever made a family tree? You know, the diagram that uses horizontal lines to connect siblings and vertical...
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August 29, 2023

Remembering Biji

Hello again from Caitlin on the Orangutan Team!  It has been an emotional month for us orangutan caretakers, as we...
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August 25, 2023

Cognitive Bias

In our last blog post, we talked about some of the methodologies we use to study animal welfare. We often...
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August 24, 2023

Continuing education at the Felid TAG Conference

Last month, the Zoo’s Lead Keeper of Carnivores and I had the opportunity to attend this year’s Felid Taxon Advisory...
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August 16, 2023

The Delta Team: Conservation’s Cutest Heroes

Our most recent Conservation Blog introduced you to one of our most significant conservation partnerships: Conservation South Luangwa (CSL), a...
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August 10, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original...
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August 9, 2023

WEAR WILLIE B. FOREVER WITH EXCLUSIVE RETRO T-SHIRT

Limited-time shirt fundraiser commemorates the late legend WHAT: Celebrate memories of the legendary late Willie B. with a limited-time Willie...
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August 8, 2023

The art of training

As some of you might know, one of our animal experiences here at Zoo Atlanta is the opportunity to watch...
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August 2, 2023

Conservation South Luangwa: Protecting elephants

In the eastern region of the country of Zambia, in southern Africa, lies the Luangwa Valley. This vast wilderness is...
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August 2, 2023

CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday,...
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July 28, 2023

A milestone a minute for Willie B. III

Hello! My name is Sherri, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team. I have been here at...
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July 28, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON VETERINARY COMPLEX

The Rollins Animal Health Center will be a new center of excellence for veterinary care, technology, and scientific collaboration ATLANTA...
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July 26, 2023

Exactly how many ears do frogs have?

Ask any child what sound a frog makes, and you’ll get an adorable, enthusiastic croaked “Ribbit” probably matched with a...
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July 26, 2023

“Swinging” from feathers to scales

Amphibians, reptiles, and birds! Oh my! Earlier this year, Zoo Atlanta created their first Herpetology/Bird Department Swing Keeper role, and...
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July 24, 2023

TRAVEL THE GLOBE AT WILD WORLD WEEKEND

Two-day cultural heritage festival will feature live music, dance, and more from countries and continents around the world WHAT: Travel...
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July 19, 2023

Rounding Down Rattlesnake Roundups

Our most recent Conservation Blog introduced some of our amazing reptile-centric conservation partnerships (if you missed it, check it out here),...
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July 18, 2023

Flamingo nesting season: A marvel of nature

The Chilean flamingo, scientifically known as Phoenicopterus chilensis, is one of the six flamingo species found worldwide. With its distinctive pink...
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July 18, 2023

Book Drive for Hindi’s Libraries

Donate new or gently used children’s books at the Zoo from July 22 through July 29 ATLANTA – July 18,...
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July 14, 2023

GET TICKETS TO SAVANNA NIGHTS: SUPERHERO NIGHT

Second installment of after-hours summer series takes flight July 21 WHAT:                   Limited time remains to get tickets to the...
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July 6, 2023

Conservation: true generational wealth

One of the most beautiful things in the world is compound interest. The ability to invest in something and have...
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July 5, 2023

Training with Cannoli

Hi, my name is Roxanne and I am an Ambassador Animal Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. Ever heard the expression...
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June 27, 2023

Learning more about sloths

Hi! I’m Channing, and I’m one of the newest faces on the Small African Primate and Sloth Care Team. Prior...
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June 22, 2023

Recycle your cells for chinchillas!

If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ve almost certainly heard us mention ECO-CELL, an organization that helps species affected...
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June 21, 2023

What should you do if you find a baby bird?

With the end of June nearing and July just around the corner, you may have noticed the native birds being...
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June 19, 2023

FATHER’S DAY SURPRISE! SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

ATLANTA – June 19, 2023 – Cocoa, a 30-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, became a dad again on...
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June 14, 2023

Assessing the big picture in animal well-being

In our last Animal Science Blog, we examined how observations can provide useful insight into animal behavior. Watching animals and...
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June 8, 2023

ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”

Special Gorilla Keeper Talks, interactive educational activities, and a chance to spot Willie B. III on June 18 ATLANTA –...
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June 7, 2023

Making Change for Wildlife

What happens when you visit the Zoo? Maybe you get to see a type of animal you’ve never encountered before,...
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June 7, 2023

Salva lo que amas!

Hello everyone!  It’s Kelly here, Lead Keeper of the Herpetology Team. This past March I got the amazing opportunity to...
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June 1, 2023

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023...
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May 30, 2023

Step by step with Rose the red-tailed hawk

Last time you heard from Ambassador Animals, it was all about Hawkmoth the Harris hawk’s training and how he recently...
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May 25, 2023

VENTURE INTO THE JUNGLE OF RWANDA WITH GORILLA TREK

All-new 360° VR experience takes guests on a live-action adventure ATLANTA – May 25, 2023 – Members and guests at Zoo Atlanta...
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May 24, 2023

Quantity assessment in animals

When I first joined Zoo Atlanta, almost 20 years ago, one of the things I was excited about was the...
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May 23, 2023

Planning a mixed-species aviary

Hello everyone! This is Birds Josh! One of the greatest parts of being a bird keeper is the diversity of...
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May 23, 2023

KIAZI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO IS EXPECTING!

Special holiday season delivery will be the first southern white rhinoceros ever born at Zoo Atlanta ATLANTA – May 23,...
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May 18, 2023

THE DEBUT OF WILLIE B. LEGACY LAGER

Tickets are going fast for longtime signature beer festival tradition ATLANTA – May 18, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta’s longtime signature...
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May 17, 2023

Cautious Caffeinating

If you caught our most recent Conservation Blog, you’re up to speed on the amazing roles birds play in our...
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May 16, 2023

Endangered Species Day matters more than ever

Double your conservation contribution May 19-21; learn more about the 2023 Quarters for Conservation projects ATLANTA – May 16, 2023...
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May 16, 2023

A legacy continues

Hello Zoo Atlanta friends and fans! I’m Kaitlyn, and I’m one of the new members of the Gorilla Care Team....
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May 12, 2023

Shy and beautiful

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time,...
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May 11, 2023

Sightings Alert: Meet Ruby and Rose!

2-year-old sisters are now exploring their new home in Zoo Atlanta’s Asian Forest Ruby and Rose, two new red panda...
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May 9, 2023

A “cold blooded” summer treat

Hi everyone, my name is Erin, and I’m a Seasonal Carnivore Keeper. With the weather getting warmer, this is a...
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May 9, 2023

IT’S A BOY! MEET WILLIE B., III

ATLANTA – May 9, 2023 – It’s a boy! The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be...
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May 3, 2023

Celebrating Caretakers

With Easter behind us and spring in full swing, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta has been hard at...
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April 26, 2023

The Real Stomachs of Steel: Vulture Microbiomes

We imagine that when envisioning the beauty of nature, vultures may not be the first image that springs to mind...
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April 25, 2023

WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Infant born to Shalia is first offspring of Willie B., Jr. ATLANTA – April 25, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is...
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April 25, 2023

Hawkmoth grows up to soar

Hey everyone! I am so excited to be here with your most recent Hawkmoth update! In the last update I...
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April 21, 2023

Bart the Naked Mole Rat

Inspired by a true story. Bart awoke engulfed in a pile of his slumbering friends and family. While he enjoyed...
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April 20, 2023

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

Zoo Atlanta Volunteers lead by example and encourage others to give back to wildlife, conservation, and the community National Volunteer...
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April 19, 2023

In your own backyard: native plants and you

When you think of zoos and conservation, you likely think of efforts to save animals. And rightly so- if you’ve...
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April 18, 2023

Giant panda program update

Zoo Atlanta has received questions on the giant panda program and specifically, on plans for the twins Ya Lun and...
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April 18, 2023

Happy 8th Birthday Keju!

Hi it’s Emily from the Orangutan Team, and I’m here to share with you some exciting news about our youngest...
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April 11, 2023

“Is that bird dead?”

Believe it or not, this is a question we hear a lot in the Bird Department, particularly in the summer....
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April 7, 2023

The fascinating subfamily Polydectinae

Hark, O readers of the Keeper Stories! I—Daniel!—have returned! And this time we’re going to talk about boxer crabs. Why...
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April 6, 2023

Upcoming travels for warthogs and zebra

Four members of Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna are ready to start exciting new chapters. Warthog sisters Daphne, Eloise, and Penelope...
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April 5, 2023

April’s showers bring a blog about plants?

That which we call a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. This romantic sentence from Romeo...
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March 28, 2023

Cognition in Reptiles

Reptiles just don’t get an even break in the public’s consciousness sometimes. For centuries, the public, and many biologists have...
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March 28, 2023

RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

WHAT: There’s no one in the world like Mom, and her Mother’s Day experience should be equally one-of-a-kind. Elegant spaces...
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March 28, 2023

Fostering a hooded vulture chick

Zoo Atlanta is home to four critically endangered hooded vultures: Baobob, Marula, Tai, and Acacia. Hooded vultures are found in...
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March 16, 2023

Safari Camp Scholarship Program

Applications are available now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta ATLANTA – March 16, 2023 – Zoo...
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March 15, 2023

The power of a quarter

Under the driver’s seat of your car right now, there is probably a small metallic disc.  It’s mostly copper.  There...
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March 14, 2023

Talking about turacos

Today I’d like to spend some time talking about the turacos. You may have noticed these personable birds in our...
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March 9, 2023

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED BOG TURTLES HATCH

Quarter-sized hatchlings are ambassadors for one of Georgia’s most threatened wild places ATLANTA – March 9, 2023 – A pair...
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March 8, 2023

Why do binturongs smell like popcorn?

Of the 200+ species we steward here at Zoo Atlanta, binturongs are perhaps one of the least known. These adorable...
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March 7, 2023

Preparing for a baby gorilla

Hey friends! I hope you are all doing well and thriving. My name is Allie, and I am a gorilla...
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March 7, 2023

Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore animals in motion...
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March 2, 2023

Iguanas!

Hark, O reader of the Keeper Blogs! I—Daniel!—have come to talk about iguanas. And not just any iguanas, but some...
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February 28, 2023

A new giraffe greeting

Hi friends! My name is Katelyn, and I am on the Hoofstock Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. If you...
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February 28, 2023

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE BIRDS, BACKYARDS, AND BEYOND CONTEST

Citizen scientists documented sightings of more than 55 bird species between February 17 and 24 ATLANTA – February 28, 2023...
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February 27, 2023

Black American Trailblazers in Conservation

February is Black History Month. Throughout this month, people around the nation have celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans in...
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February 24, 2023

WELCOME RUBY AND ROSE THE RED PANDAS

Two-year-old sisters will be visible to Members and guests in coming weeks ATLANTA – February 24, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta...
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February 22, 2023

The story of tadpoles

As a rule, one cannot make many generalizations about most aspects of reproduction in amphibians; their reproductive habits simply are...
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February 16, 2023

What is an AZA Institution?

In our most recent Conservation Blog, we spoke a bit about our partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums...
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February 15, 2023

JACKIE THE RED PANDA WILL SOON DEPART ON A NEW ADVENTURE

ATLANTA – February 15, 2023 – Jackie, the red panda at Zoo Atlanta, will soon be off on a new...
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February 14, 2023

Be my Valentine: animal kingdom style

Ah, Valentine’s Day. A whole day of the year dedicated to love. Most of the humans I have encountered have some...
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February 9, 2023

JOIN THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT!

Become a citizen scientist and win your own Catio or birding experience in Zoo Atlanta’s Birds, Backyards, and Beyond Contest...
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February 8, 2023

These goats are made for walking

If you’ve been keeping up with the wonderful world of our petting zoo population, you’re likely familiar with Pickles, Avocado,...
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February 7, 2023

The storied life of Ros the king vulture

An exciting thing happened this week in the Bird Department! Our own Queen B, Roswell the king vulture, laid an...
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February 2, 2023

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR THE THIRD-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD 5K

Get set to run for reticulated giraffes on April 22 ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 – Ready, set, run! Registration...
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February 1, 2023

Excellent Acronyms

No matter where you work, there are probably some acronyms and terminology that you use that people outside of your...
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January 31, 2023

A shoutout to our Volunteers!

Hey all, I’m Erin, a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. I want to use this...
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January 25, 2023

Be a part of our partnerships: Get involved with the Zoo

In our first Conservation Blog of the year, we announced our 2023 Conservation theme: Partnerships. Put simply, this year’s Conservation Blogs...
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January 24, 2023

APPLY FOR SEASONAL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AT THE ZOO ATLANTA JOB FAIR

Bring a résumé for a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager on February 9 WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job...
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January 20, 2023

The beautiful and extraordinary mossy frog

Hey y’all, I’m Ben from the Herpetology Department at Zoo Atlanta. Today, I’m going to tell you about one of...
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January 18, 2023

The Guatemalan beaded lizard and its complete genome

Zoo Atlanta is renowned for our conservation breeding program for what is arguably the most endangered lizard species in the...
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January 17, 2023

2022 Research Accomplishments

A genome of one of the world’s most endangered lizard species was the first ever assembled. A new look at...
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January 10, 2023

New year, new career experiences

Hi everybody! As we have just entered into the new year, I have come to realize that we are that much...
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January 9, 2023

VulPro Update

Did you know that 25 cents of every Zoo Atlanta general admission ticket benefits programs for wildlife? Check out an...
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January 5, 2023

Last chance to experience IllumiNights at the Zoo

Chinese Lantern Festival closes for the season after January 15 WHAT: The coming nights are Atlanta’s last chances to experience...
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January 4, 2023

What is conservation?

It’s a word you probably encounter every time you visit the Zoo or read something we post online, but what...
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January 3, 2023

New year, new ways to support backyard birds

As the new year begins, it’s a good time to start thinking about the ways we can help the world...
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December 28, 2022

Great news for the Big Cat Safety Act!

A storm is coming. A real storm.  Not the kind of storm that you sit on your back porch and...
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December 27, 2022

WILLIE B., JR. WILL BE A FATHER!

Female Shalia is expecting ATLANTA – December 27, 2022 – In an exciting continuation of a uniquely Atlanta legacy, the...
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December 22, 2022

So much more than that

The zoo world is an interesting organism, both literally and figuratively. From the outside looking in it is entertainment, conservation...
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December 21, 2022

Zoo Atlanta closed December 23 and December 24

Zoo Atlanta will be closed for regular operations on Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24. IllumiNights will also be...
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December 19, 2022

Carbon Offset Guide

It’s the last Conservation Blog of 2022! The end of the year is always a poignant time as we look...
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December 14, 2022

Hamerkop Nest Deconstruction

Our hamerkops Hammy and Penny have moved into their “winter home!” As a native species to Sub-Saharan African and coasts...
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December 14, 2022

ZOO ATLANTA MOURNS LOSS OF SPARKY THE TIGER

The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to announce the passing of Sparky, an 18-year-old male Sumatran tiger, on December 14,...
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December 13, 2022

Baby(ies) on board!

Hi there! I’d like to tell you about one of my favorite snake species we have here at Zoo Atlanta!...
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December 8, 2022

New Conservation Commitment for Five International Programs

Projects for red pandas, clouded leopards, slender-snouted crocodiles, drill monkeys, and western lowland gorillas will be funded in 2023 by...
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December 7, 2022

Happy (& healthy) holidays

Excuse me, but how can it possibly be December already? Surely it hasn’t been a whole year (okay, fine, 11...
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December 6, 2022

Why I’m thankful

Hey all! I thought with the holiday season in full force, it would be a great time to focus on...
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December 2, 2022

Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide has inspirations for every animal lover

WHAT: The season’s most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta create memories,...
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November 30, 2022

It’s not easy being green!

Perhaps you were not aware that Zoo Atlanta has a Green Team – although as loud and pushy as we...
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November 29, 2022

Avian weaponry

Down in the Lower Zoo lives a fascinating little bird, the masked lapwing (Vanellus miles). These Australia natives are members...
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November 22, 2022

Joining Zoo Atlanta’s Orangutan Care Team

Hello everyone! My name is Jake Bedenbaugh, and I am the newest member of the Orangutan Care Team here at...
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November 18, 2022

The awesome ostrich

Hey there! Hoofstock Keeper Cory checking in here. I wanted to share some cool facts about the largest birds in...
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November 16, 2022

Tips for Holiday Sustainability

It’s hard to believe how fast this year has passed, and that we have already arrived at the holiday season!...
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November 15, 2022

Sharing a passion for venomous snakes

Hey everyone!  This is Ash from the Herpetology Department back to tell you about a recent professional development opportunity that...
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November 9, 2022

How smart are Kunekune pigs?

Here at the Zoo, we’re honored to have some of the Earth’s most intelligent species in our stewardship. You may...
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November 2, 2022

“A chili plant and a bee stop an elephant from walking into a farm …”

You’re on the front porch of your home in a swing, and steam rises from a warm cup of coffee...
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November 1, 2022

Meet the Gremlins!

With Halloween at our backs and the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to talk about one of the...
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October 26, 2022

Halloween Research Edition! Vampires and other monsters

Scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction, or pseudo-science. Legends inspire us, but irritate our sense of orderly...
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October 26, 2022

The story of the Bali mynah

When you first see a Bali mynah (aka Bali starling), your first impression will be of a small white starling...
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October 19, 2022

Trick or T[h]reat?: keeping your haunted house safe for wildlife

We are entering the holiday season marathon friends! For many of us, one of the best ways to get in...
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October 18, 2022

Celebrate World Gorilla Day every day

Hey everyone, it’s Holly from the Gorilla Care Team! Recently, we celebrated World Gorilla Day on September 24. What exactly...
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October 12, 2022

BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days in October WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween...
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October 12, 2022

Studying behavior to understand animals’ wants and needs

Let’s be real, human-animal communication can be complicated! The largest issue being that we don’t speak the same languages. So...
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October 11, 2022

Will it be a match made in binturong heaven?

Hi. I’m Shauna, and I’m a member of the Carnivore Team here at Zoo Atlanta. You may not know, but animals, as with...
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October 5, 2022

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Santa makes his annual holiday stop at the Zoo on December 3 and 4 WHAT: Tickets are on sale now...
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October 5, 2022

Celebrating Croctober

Greetings from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! We are celebrating Croctober here at Zoo Atlanta, featuring our two west African slender-snouted crocodiles...
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September 29, 2022

Sven and the Mysterious Nutrition Kitchen

By Robert Amrhein, Keeper III Ambassador Animals Illustrations by Summit St. John, Ambassador Animals Intern One day two, fluffy, sheep...
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September 29, 2022

Say ‘Boo!’ to zoonosis

Just in time for spooky season, you can now catch a glimpse of Casper at Zoo Atlanta! No, not that Casper. He’s...
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September 28, 2022

Reptile learning

Reptile learning and cognition – not something many people think of when they see an anole run across their garden...
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September 27, 2022

All about food

Hi everyone, it’s Claire from the Bird Team! Today I wanted to teach you about our birds’ diets. We’ve all...
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September 23, 2022

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO

Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022...
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September 22, 2022

Changing seasons at the Zambezi Elephant Center

It’s been a quiet week at the Zambezi Elephant Center. As summer (erroneously referred to as “the busy season”) winds...
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September 21, 2022

It’s called [sustainable] fashion!

Fall is just around the corner, and if, like me, you’re getting excited for crisp-weather fashion (knits, outerwear, boots… I...
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September 20, 2022

Zoo Atlanta’s new colobus baby

It’s Caroline from the Small Primate Team. You may have heard that we have a new Angolan colobus baby. This...
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September 15, 2022

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES CASPER THE BONTEBOK

New to the Zoo, his species represents a dramatic and unusual conservation turnaround Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Casper,...
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September 14, 2022

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Sampling of more than 50 wines, a Spice Girls tribute band on the main stage, and more on September 17...
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September 14, 2022

Why do lions sleep so much?

If you pass by the lion habitat at midday, it’s a pretty safe bet you’ll find Hondo, Azizi, and Hatari...
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September 13, 2022

Dodos are gone, but who are their relatives?

When you think of animals that went extinct in the past few centuries, what animal comes to mind? Most likely...
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September 12, 2022

THE ONLY GIANT PANDA TWINS IN THE U.S. CELEBRATE SIXTH BIRTHDAY

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 6 on September 3, 2022. On Saturday, September 10, the Panda...
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September 8, 2022

Biodiversity and Human Health

“There are worlds within worlds…Everything in our world is connected by the delicate strands of the web of life, which...
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September 8, 2022

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES MALFOY AND STRAWBERRY THE WRINKLED HORNBILLS

Endangered species is new to the Zoo with significant conservation messages   ATLANTA – September 8, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta...
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September 6, 2022

Birthday “cakes” for our hoofed friends

Hi everyone, I’m Kennedy, and I recently completed a rotation as a Seasonal Hoofstock Keeper here at the Zoo. I’m...
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September 1, 2022

The wonderful world of orangutan enrichment

Hey there fellow animal enthusiasts! Caitlin from the Orangutan Care Team, here to talk a little more about the enrichment...
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August 30, 2022

The joys of Anaka!

Hey y’all, and welcome to another addition of Keeper Stories. My name is Sara Fee, and I’m a Senior Keeper...
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August 26, 2022

From Outback to Carnivores

Hello! It’s Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here for today’s Keeper Stories! If you know a little bit about me, you know...
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August 25, 2022

It’s flamingo hatching season!

You know breeding season is in full swing when everything in the flamingo habitat is covered in mud, including the...
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August 24, 2022

The Mighty Pirate

Imagine you are dressed up like a pirate, eye patch and all, and you decide to visit the Zoo.  Would...
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August 19, 2022

A successful summer at Amy’s Tree Theater

I am beyond proud of our Wieland Wildlife Home Team this past summer season! Memorial Day weekend we debuted a...
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August 17, 2022

Vegetarian Cookbooks for the Plant-Based Curious

Hi Everyone! Brooke from the Public Relations Team here. If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we...
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August 12, 2022

Habitat updates for our scaly friends

Hi everyone!  It’s Kelly from Herpetology! Walking around the Zoo, you may have noticed some changes going on in the...
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August 10, 2022

What’s in a rhino horn?

Many of you already know that last year, our southern white rhinoceros Mumbles got a new companion! Kiazi arrived from...
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August 9, 2022

Celebrating World Elephant Day together

Hi everyone! Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here, once again! August 12 is World Elephant Day, an international event...
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August 5, 2022

Meet Avocado, Wasabi, and Pickles!

Hello! I’m Becky, the Associate Curator of Ambassador Animals. That means I get the privilege of working with the team...
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August 3, 2022

What is an extinction vortex?

Sounds like a bad 80s hair band, but it’s something far worse There are some things that are plainly true...
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August 2, 2022

The horn of the hornbill: what’s it for?

Hornbills are a fascinating group of birds. While these long-beaked animals might superficially resemble toucans, the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) is...
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August 2, 2022

GOLDEN LION TAMARIN DAY BRINGS A NEW COMMITMENT

Partnership with Golden Lion Tamarin Association is a continuation of a conservation success story ATLANTA – August 2, 2022 –...
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July 27, 2022

Skin: An Additional Tool for the Versatile Elephant Trunk

Zoo Atlanta is very proud to have partnered with doctoral student Andrew Schulz of the Georgia Institute of Technology on...
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July 20, 2022

Composting 101

Our last Conservation Blog gave some great pointers on how to eat sustainably this summer. This week, we’re keeping the...
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July 14, 2022

Quarters for Conservation: Vulpro

Hi, I’m Christina, Lead Keeper in Ambassador Animals and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Vulpro, one of the three organizations benefiting...
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July 13, 2022

Resources and Social Structures in Juvenile Tortoises

A couple months ago, we posted a Research Blog outlining Zoo Atlanta’s longtime research partnerships with local universities. These partnerships...
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March 24, 2020

What’s it like when the Zoo’s closed?

With all the uncertainty going on in the world right now, one thing that is certain is that COVID-19 is...
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July 25, 2018

Green blood?!

In our mammal-oriented existence, as mammals ourselves, it’s easy to get lazy and assume that all animals function like some...
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August 26, 2024

Panda Updates- Monday, August 26

Yesterday was Lun Lun’s 27th birthday! If you have followed along with our panda updates, you may have read about some of...
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August 23, 2024

Panda Updates- Friday, August 23

With fall just around the corner, that means we are about to enter panda birthday season! Every year the Panda...
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