How Do Giraffes Sleep?

Did you know that of all land mammals, giraffes are among the species requiring the least sleep? As a prey...

Conservation

November 9, 2023

ABCD…ESA…FWS…

Earlier this year, some of my colleagues introduced you to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and highlighted some...

Pandas

November 9, 2023

Statement on Zoo Atlanta giant panda program

Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda loan with China is set to expire in late 2024. All four of the pandas currently...

Keeper Stories

November 7, 2023

Looking out for autumn hitchhikers

Hello everyone! And happy no longer false autumn! Now that the weather is getting into what we around here would...

Zoo News

November 7, 2023

HELP NAME BRAMBLE’S BINTLETS

Voting begins today to choose monikers for two of the three binturongs born to Bramble on August 31 ATLANTA –...

Pandas

November 6, 2023

Panda Updates- Monday, November 6

Hello my name is Nicole, and I am a Seasonal Carnivore Keeper for the Panda Care Team here are Zoo Atlanta. I started...

Keeper Stories

October 31, 2023

Real-life inspirations for famous cryptids?

Ghoulish greetings, everyone! I’m Sarah and I work in our Ambassador Animals Department. This time of year is always so...

Keeper Stories

October 27, 2023

Growing up copperhead

On October 1, our Herpetology Team was excited to find that our female copperhead had given birth to 14 babies!...

Zoo News

October 26, 2023

RESERVATIONS GOING FAST FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Santa makes a ho-ho-holiday stop at the Zoo on December 2 and 3 WHAT: Reservations are flying away faster...

Animal Science

October 25, 2023

Conspecific Social Organization

Since the 1970s, zoos have made large strides in improving the welfare of the animals in our care. Closely aligning...

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