CRITICALLY ENDANGERED BOG TURTLE HATCHES AT ZOO ATLANTA

A tiny new member of one of the rarest species in the United States represents the first time one of...

Keeper Stories

June 7, 2022

Highlighting the Victoria crowned pigeon

Highlighting the Victoria crowned pigeon Hello everyone! This is Josh from the Bird Department. I want to take a minute...

Pandas

June 6, 2022

Panda Updates- Monday, June 6

Although giant pandas are recognized by their black-and-white coloration, did you know that there is actually a subspecies of giant panda called the Qinling...

Pandas

June 3, 2022

Panda Updates- Friday, June 3

As panda care specialists, we are frequently asked about the relationship between the twins and how long they will remain...

Keeper Stories

June 2, 2022

The many hats of an animal care professional

I often hear from guests, friends, and family that being an animal care professional must be the best job ever,...

Animal Science

June 2, 2022

Beyond basic care: What do animals want?

Every day, animal care professionals are responsible for the welfare of the animals. But what does that mean? Welfare has...

Keeper Stories

May 31, 2022

Slothfully fascinating

Warmer weather is here, which means it’s time to see the sloths in their outdoor habitat! Hoffman’s two-toed sloths Bonnie...

Conservation

May 31, 2022

A One Health Approach to Skincare

Here we are in late spring / early summer! With the changing of seasons comes the changing of your skin’s...

Pandas

May 27, 2022

Panda Updates- Friday, May 27

We’re in that time of year again: bamboo shoot season! The Panda Care Team and the pandas are all pumped...

Zoo News

May 27, 2022

Introducing Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente

An all-new ropes course experience for Zoo Atlanta’s youngest explorers Memorial Day Weekend brings the debut of a new experience...

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