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May 29, 2019

The Animals of the New African Savanna

Imagine the African savanna. Wide, open and flat expanses with tall yellow grasses. Sparse trees and shrubs dotting the landscape....
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May 29, 2019

Sneak peek at the Zambezi Elephant Center

Join Elephant Program Manager Nate for a sneak-peek at the Zambezi Elephant Center and new African Savanna elephant habitat, opening...
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May 29, 2019

For the love of coffee

Who loves coffee?  I do, I do! Coffee, as we know it, is cultivated as varietals of two species of...
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May 28, 2019

What does it mean when birds molt?

When I was very young, I used to think that when birds molted their feathers it meant they dropped every...
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May 22, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 22

Hanging the extra hammock in one of the behind-the-scenes dens has been a huge hit with the adult giant pandas....
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May 22, 2019

Saving icons of the longleaf pine forest

The eastern indigo snake is native to Florida, southern Georgia and southern Alabama. These non-venomous snakes are the largest native...
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May 21, 2019

My journey to a dream job

Hello everyone! Courtney here for another Keeper Story. I am currently a Primate Keeper I specifically working with the western...
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May 20, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, May 20

We recently tried some new enrichment in our behind-the-scenes area for the giant pandas. One of the most challenging and...
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May 16, 2019

Hello from the herd!

Hi everyone, Ashley here! Spring has sprung, and I’m going to tell you all about how we work with the...
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May 16, 2019

Endangered crowned lemur born

Just in time for Endangered Species Day, Zoo Atlanta celebrates the birth of a rare new arrival. An infant crowned...
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