Emerson, critically endangered tiger, has died

Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger and a member of one of the rarest big cat species in the world,...

Pandas

November 8, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 8

Due to previous scheduling issues, this is my third attempt at getting cleared to work the giant panda routine. This...

Keeper Stories

November 7, 2017

A spooktacular day for our feathered friends

Candy, costumes and decorations galore! Everyone seems to have a good time at Halloween each year. We as humans love...

Pandas

November 6, 2017

Panda Updates – Monday, November 6

Occasionally, the pandas receive approved browse that we cut on grounds and give to them as enrichment. Most of the...

Pandas

November 3, 2017

Panda Updates – Friday, November 3

Ya Lun and Xi Lun are eating more bamboo each day. Watching cubs grow up never gets old for me....

Keeper Stories

November 2, 2017

Halloween’s not over till the keepers carve

It was a Halloween extravaganza once again this October. Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas brought amazing...

Pandas

November 1, 2017

Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 1

It is no secret that the cubs are growing like weeds. As they get bigger and more independent, we are...

Keeper Stories

October 31, 2017

The ghosts of Madagascar

Hi everyone! My name is Kathryn Scime, and I’m one of the new primate keepers here at Zoo Atlanta! I...

Pandas

October 30, 2017

Panda Updates – Monday, October 30

The pandas had a spooky, fun Halloween last weekend. The cubs conquered several ghosts that were covered with vanilla extract...

Zoo News

October 27, 2017

Remembering Shamba

The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to announce the passing of Shamba, a 58-year-old female western lowland gorilla. Shamba, the...

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