August 6, 2020

World’s second-largest tortoises

Hey everyone, If you have visited Zoo Atlanta recently, you may know that the giant Aldabra tortoises are currently enjoying...

Zoo News

August 6, 2020

THE ZOO’S FIRST WATTLED CRANE CHICK

Zoo Atlanta celebrates another first for its bird program as the Bird Team continues to monitor the growth of the...

Pandas

August 5, 2020

Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 5

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that life has been crazy this year. While we are all adjusting...

Animal Science

August 5, 2020

More on “What is natural habitat?”

Picking up where we left off in last month’s Research Blog, in considering so-called natural habitats, I thought I would...

Conservation

August 5, 2020

Combating the illegal wildlife trade

The illegal wildlife trade: What’s the issue? The illegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to conservation. This...

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....

Keeper Stories

August 4, 2020

Who are you calling a dummy?

If you have been keeping up with Zoo Atlanta’s social media, or have had the pleasure of visiting us recently,...

Pandas

August 3, 2020

Panda updates – Monday, August 3

Here you’ll see Ya Lun sitting in a special training space. This structure is very helpful because it is mobile,...

Keeper Stories

July 30, 2020

Gearing up for World Elephant Day

It’s almost August! So that means the Elephant Care Team is gearing up for World Elephant Day, which is on...

Pandas

July 29, 2020

Panda Updates – Wednesday, July 29

The pandas were able to try a new scent recently: smoked paprika. As it turns out, they love it! The...

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