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Keeper Stories
February 25, 2021

Learning Mumbles’ routine

Hey everyone! My name is Amanda, and I’m a primary keeper on the Hoofstock Team. You might have seen some...
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Research
February 18, 2021

Snake scales are really cool!

Whew! Six years of work paid off last week with the publication of a big paper in the prestigious journal...
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Zoo News
February 18, 2021

angolan colobus monkey born at zoo atlanta

Zoo Atlanta celebrates the birth of an Angolan colobus monkey, born on February 6, 2021. The newborn is the offspring...
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Zoo News
February 11, 2021

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES NEW WHITE STORKS

Zoo Atlanta welcomes two exciting new members to its animal population: Betty and Vanna the white storks. The storks, who...
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Conservation
February 3, 2021

Introduction to wildlife trade

Have you ever heard us reference “wildlife trade” and not been sure what we were talking about? Well, we have you covered! Throughout...
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Zoo News
August 5, 2020

TWO WILD ENCOUNTER PROGRAMS RETURN

Two of Zoo Atlanta’s popular behind-the-scenes programs have returned. Wild Encounters with African elephants and Aldabra tortoises are now available....
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Keeper Stories
June 25, 2020

Secrets of lion social structure

We get two very common questions about the lions here at the Zoo: 1: Is it natural to have three...
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Keeper Stories
April 16, 2020

What a year!

Hi-ya everyone! Elephant Keeper Caleb again! It’s hard to believe that next month is my one-year anniversary as a part...
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Keeper Stories
March 26, 2020

Checking in with Sloths, Lemurs and Monkeys

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Keeper Stories
March 26, 2020

Checking in with Larry Bird

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Keeper Stories
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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Zoo News
October 18, 2019

Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on October 19, 20, 26 and 27. Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival...
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Keeper Stories
March 7, 2019

First steps in training

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am one of the newest keepers on the Ambassador Animals Team. Today, I...
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Keeper Stories
November 30, 2018

Training with Sven and Olaf

Hi everyone, I am baa-aa-ack again welcoming some new animals to our area! If you saw my recent #TakeoverTuesday, I...
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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
February 24, 2021

Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 24

If you follow our panda updates regularly, you may have some familiarity with our “bamboo chronicles.” Giant pandas can be...
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Keeper Stories
February 23, 2021

Meet Miri, Satu and Pelari

Here at Zoo Atlanta, we house three different family groups of orangutans. We have one Bornean group, one Sumatran group,...
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Pandas
February 22, 2021

Panda Updates – Monday, February 22

On occasion we might switch things up and you will see a red flash on PandaCam rather than a black-and-white...
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Keeper Stories
February 18, 2021

The world of poison dart frog toxicity

Greetings from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! If I were to ask you what the most dangerous animals are in our building,...
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Zoo News
February 17, 2021

Safari Camp Scholarship Program

Zoo Atlanta will broaden community access to its signature summer camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship...
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Zoo News
February 16, 2021

Ford Mask Day

Ford Motor Company Fund is teaming up with local nonprofits and Ford dealerships to distribute over 3.9 million medical-grade face...
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Keeper Stories
February 16, 2021

The stork: origin of a legend  

The Bird Department has two new arrivals! I don’t know about you, but when I hear that phrase my mind...
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