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Zoo News
November 13, 2018

Zoo Atlanta welcomes new female giant otter

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new ambassador for an endangered species: Tocantins, a 10-year-old female giant otter. A recent arrival from...
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Keeper Stories
November 8, 2018

Networking with peers in animal care

One of my favorite things to do Zoo Atlanta, besides taking care of the hoofstock animals, is being able to...
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Conservation
November 7, 2018

What causes habitat loss?

Did you know habitat loss is the leading cause of extinction in animal species? It is a main issue for...
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Research
October 31, 2018

The source of the amphibian chytrid fungi

As some of you may know, I have spent much of my career focusing on the devastating emerging infectious disease...
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Zoo News
August 23, 2018

Hatchling diamondback terrapins arrive

Annual “terrapin swap” is part of an effort to protect a Georgia native species. The 25 hatchling diamondback terrapins now...
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Research
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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Keeper Stories
July 3, 2018

Keeping cool with summer fun

Tuesday, July 3 Making sure the animals here at Zoo Atlanta stay cool and hydrated is a major part of...
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Keeper Stories
June 26, 2018

‘Tis the season

From kori bustards on the east side of the Zoo to blue cranes on the west side, eggs/incubation on the...
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Pandas
November 12, 2018

Panda Updates – Monday, November 12

Since I just learned the giant panda care routine this summer, winter is a whole new ballgame! Now that the...
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Zoo News
November 8, 2018

Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente

Free admission for veterans, active-duty, reserve and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, plus discounts for accompanying guests, on...
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Pandas
November 7, 2018

Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 7

One of the most heart-melting aspects of working with the giant pandas is having the ability to come to work...
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Learn
November 7, 2018

Beneficial Bones and Sensational Skulls

“It’s a dinosaur! It’s a dinosaur bone!” A boy around 6 years old shouts excitedly as he points at the...
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Learn
November 7, 2018

Zoo thanks and blessings

November is the time of year when the Zoo family takes a moment to reflect and gratefully say thank you...
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Zoo News
November 7, 2018

Infant sloth born at Zoo Atlanta

Bonnie, an 18-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth, gave birth to an infant on November 4, 2018. The newborn, who is the...
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Keeper Stories
November 6, 2018

World Lemur Day 2018

Hello! Brittney Lie Tjauw here. I’m a member of the Primate Team, and today I’ll be talking a little bit...
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