Meet the pied imperial pigeons

Did you know that the amazing birds at our World of Wild Theater are not the only ambassador birds we...

Pandas

May 1, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 1

As a Swing Keeper, my job is to go where I’m needed in the Mammal Team. Things have been so...

Conservation

May 1, 2019

Your Zoo’s role in conservation, globally and locally

From the mountains of North Georgia to the rainforest of Borneo, Zoo Atlanta is a partner in saving species. Often...

Keeper Stories

April 30, 2019

How do you give a gorilla a physical?

Hi everyone! My name is Hayley, a Keeper II on the Gorilla Care Team at Zoo Atlanta. I just started...

Pandas

April 24, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 24

Shoots! We have finally begun to harvest bamboo shoots in large enough quantities that we can replace a significant portion...

Pandas

April 19, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, April 19

Despite being the same age, Ya Lun and Xi Lun have always differed slightly in their priorities. They are both...

Zoo News

April 18, 2019

Gorilla Egg Hunts and More

Animal enrichment is egg-sighting on Saturday, April 20. Enrichment is a year-round aspect of animal care at Zoo Atlanta, but...

Keeper Stories

April 18, 2019

A special Earth Day birthday

Earth Day is always cause for celebration, but here on the Mammal Team, there’s an extra special meaning to this...

Conservation

April 18, 2019

Committing to your new pet

Getting a pet isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s a commitment! You are essentially taking responsibility for another life,...

Keeper Stories

April 16, 2019

Seeing a gorilla ultrasound

Hello everyone! My name is Martie, and I am a seasonal keeper on the Primate Care Team. During my time...

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