February 5, 2022

Remembering Patches

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to announce the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, on February 5, 2022. The...

Pandas

February 4, 2022

Panda Updates – Friday, February 4

Boop! Sometimes all you need to make your day is a panda snout. Here’s Yang’s leafeater-biscuit-dusted face looking sweet as...

Zoo News

February 3, 2022

Help name our new Harris hawk!

A 4-month-old Harris hawk at Zoo Atlanta needs a name, and children ages 13 and under have an opportunity to...

Keeper Stories

February 3, 2022

How field work helps husbandry

Reptiles and amphibians are still an understudied group of animals, and as herpetology keepers, we are constantly trying to learn...

Conservation

February 2, 2022

Inclusive conservation: local communities at the center

One Health is an approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human health to the health of animals, plants, and the...

Keeper Stories

February 1, 2022

Behind the scenes with rhino intros

My name is Danielle, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I am writing...

Pandas

January 31, 2022

Panda Updates – Monday, January 31

If you have visited the Zoo recently, you may have noticed that Jackie is a bit more active these days....

Keeper Stories

January 28, 2022

What’s your zodiac in Wieland Wildlife Home?

We are all familiar with the astrological zodiac signs. While not necessarily based in science, they can shed some light...

Animal Science

January 26, 2022

What’s in a common name for species?

In my January 2020 blog, I covered some of the basics of how taxonomists go about creating scientific names for...

Zoo News

January 25, 2022

Ozzie, world’s oldest male gorilla, has died

The Zoo Atlanta family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, at 61. The...

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