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July 30, 2019

Conservation Carts

Have you heard the quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world?” At Zoo Atlanta, we can...
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July 30, 2019

Not just man’s best friend

The illegal wildlife trade, also known as wildlife trafficking, has many faces. Birds and reptiles, including the endangered grey parrot...
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July 29, 2019

Being Green Is Easy When You Think About It

I think we can agree that, generally, most humans follow an “out of sight, out of mind” lifestyle. I mean,...
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July 29, 2019

Genome of the dragon

The story behind the science Longtime Zoo friends will remember Slasher, our huge and wonderfully tempered Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)....
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July 29, 2019

Komodo dragon genome is legacy of Zoo Atlanta animals

New study provides groundbreaking insights into the evolution of lizards. Two Komodo dragons from Zoo Atlanta will leave an indelible...
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July 25, 2019

WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA

Lulu, a 19-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth to an infant on July 24, 2019. The newborn is Lulu’s second...
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July 24, 2019

Welcome African elephant Msholo

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Msholo, an adult male African elephant from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, to the Zambezi Elephant...
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July 23, 2019

Home Sweet Home!

Hi everyone! My name is Caleb, and I am the newest member of the Elephant Care Team. Today, I am...
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July 22, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, July 22

My name is Amanda, and I recently joined the Panda Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta! I started as a...
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July 19, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, July 19

All animals’ physical and behavioral traits adjust to make them best suited to their native environments. Animals who live in...
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