News & Stories

August 18, 2016

Thursday, August 18

Greetings to everyone from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! We have some exciting news to share with you all regarding our participation...

Keeper Stories

August 16, 2016

Tuesday, August 16

Everyone always asks me what I had to do to become a hoofstock keeper at Zoo Atlanta. The answer is...

Keeper Stories

August 11, 2016

Thursday, August 11

You might have heard of the cool immersion program called Keeper for a Day, and I know you’ve thought how...

Keeper Stories

August 4, 2016

Thursday, August 4

If you’re planning to visit the reptiles and amphibians at the Zoo, be sure to check out our Aldabra giant...

Keeper Stories

August 2, 2016

Tuesday, August 2

Guess what, everyone … it’s my birthday today! I’m looking forward to celebrating the day with lots of tasty food...

Conservation

August 1, 2016

El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center

At the end of July, I had the opportunity to travel to the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC for...

Keeper Stories

July 12, 2016

Tuesday, July 12

You know breeding season is in full swing when everything in the flamingo habitat is covered in mud. This includes...

Keeper Stories

June 28, 2016

Tuesday, June 28

Birds come in all different shapes, colors, sizes … and personalities. Some of our birds here at Zoo Atlanta are...

Keeper Stories

June 16, 2016

Thursday, June 16

I have been a part of the Birds and Program Animals Team for the entirety of my three-year tenure at...

Keeper Stories

June 14, 2016

Tuesday, June 14

Well, it’s summertime again, and we all know what that means in the South: It’s getting warm! We all try...

Today

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