Gerri the Angolan colobus turns 1!

On March 8, 2018, I had the most amazing opportunity of observing the birth of our youngest Angolan colobus monkey,...

Pandas

March 11, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, March 11

Despite their laid-back lifestyles and calm behavior, the giant pandas remind us each and every day that they are indeed...

Keeper Stories

March 7, 2019

First steps in training

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am one of the newest keepers on the Ambassador Animals Team. Today, I...

Conservation

March 6, 2019

Water: a resource we can’t do without

Did you brush your teeth this morning or have a cup of coffee? Have you ever wondered about the processes...

Keeper Stories

March 5, 2019

Working with VulPro in South Africa

I recently had the opportunity to travel to South Africa to volunteer at VulPro, a vulture conservation organization that Zoo...

Zoo News

March 5, 2019

Vote to name the infant sloth at Zoo Atlanta

The 4-month-old infant Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta needs a name, and members of the public are invited to...

Pandas

March 1, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, March 1

We have seen a big increase in culming activity from all of the giant pandas recently. When we say “culming,”...

Keeper Stories

February 28, 2019

Feeding habits of the scaly and the shelled

Hi y’all! This is Sara from the Herpetology Department. Today I’m going to talk to y’all about one of my...

Keeper Stories

February 26, 2019

Training makes vet exams easier

If you visited the zoo a couple of weeks ago, you may have found yourself scratching your head, thinking you...

Animal Science

February 26, 2019

2018 was a banner year for research

Zoo Atlanta had yet another banner year in producing major research publications in 2018! Zoo Atlanta and colleagues have now...

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