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April 12, 2016

Tuesday, April 12

April 29, 2015 was just a normal Wednesday for most people, but for me it was a day I will...

April 7, 2016

Thursday, April 7

Before I began my internship with the Program Animals Department in January, I didn’t know that this department existed. Like...

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March 30, 2016

Tuesday, March 30

Good day everyone! Spring is here at Zoo Atlanta, and that means welcoming some warmer weather (and that wonderful yearly...

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March 24, 2016

Thursday, March 24

This past week I had the opportunity to travel to Omaha, Nebraska for not one, but two professional conferences! The...

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March 17, 2016

Thursday, March 17

Hi, my name is Ashley Taylor, I am the newest addition to the Herpetology Department. I have been a full-time...

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March 15, 2016

Tuesday, March 15

Oh boy, spring has sprung, love is in the air and trouble is a’brewing! Superb starling dramas in Living Treehouse...

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March 10, 2016

Thursday, March 10

We reptile and amphibian keepers often get asked the same questions over and over. One of the all-time most common...

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March 1, 2016

Tuesday, March 1

Thanks to a generous donation from Katherine and John Gallagher, the Hoofstock Department recently received a tamer for our giraffe...

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February 25, 2016

Thursday, February 25

During this time of year, most of our reptiles that we keep outside during the warmer months are inside to...

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February 9, 2016

Tuesday, February 9

Hello! My name is Taylor, and I’m the newest addition to the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’ve...

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