News & Stories

August 30, 2016

Tuesday, August 30

As summertime is coming to an end, the Bird Department takes down most of the nest boxes that we had...

August 25, 2016

Thursday, August 25

Babies, babies everywhere! Babies are here and babies are coming. The spring and summer months are always filled with new...

Keeper Stories

August 23, 2016

Tuesday, August 23

Hello Zoo Atlanta fans! My name is Mari Arbir, and I am a new primate keeper here at the Zoo!...

Keeper 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...

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