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We reptile and amphibian keepers often get asked the same questions over and over. One of the all-time most common questions we get asked at Scaly Slimy Spectacular (especially at feeding time) is: “Why don’t we feed live mice or rats?”  Since this is such an awesome question and, since it’s one that we never … Continue reading "Thursday, March 10"

Thanks to a generous donation from Katherine and John Gallagher, the Hoofstock Department recently received a tamer for our giraffe barn. What is a tamer, you may ask? It is essentially a fancy chute system that makes it easier and safer for keepers and vet staff to work in close proximity with our giraffes. If … Continue reading "Tuesday, March 1"

During this time of year, most of our reptiles that we keep outside during the warmer months are inside to stay toasty and warm. Yet, a number of our box turtles are currently outside in their pens that they are kept in all year long. They aren’t exactly left outside, exposed to the elements, but … Continue reading "Thursday, February 25"

ATLANTA – Feb. 22, 2016 – With just months remaining to a critical June deadline, Zoo Atlanta announces a new $7 million in gifts to the “A Grand New View: Elephants, Events and Expansion” campaign. New gifts include $3 million from an anonymous donor, the third-largest capital campaign gift in Zoo Atlanta history. Four other … Continue reading "$7 Million In New Gifts; $4.3 Million To Go"

  Hello! My name is Taylor, and I’m the newest addition to the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’ve worked with animals for several years as a researcher, veterinary nurse and educator—but working with birds as a keeper has its own unique challenges. As a newbie, I’ve been trying to learn as much as … Continue reading "Tuesday, February 9"

The Animal Management and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta are closely monitoring the Zoo’s lemur troop as a result of the illness of Julius, an 11-year-old male ring-tailed lemur, and the death of Ringo, an 11-yearold male ring-tailed lemur who was euthanized on February 2, 2016. While histopathology results are pending, the Veterinary Team believes … Continue reading "Update On Lemur Troop At Zoo Atlanta"

  Being an elephant keeper can be messy work. If I stop anywhere on my way home, I’m treated with a wide berth and prompt service and gratuitous side eye from anyone within smelling distance. I’m not allowed into my own house without thoroughly hosing my shoes and wiping my feet on three doormats, I … Continue reading "Tuesday, January 26"

ATLANTA – Jan. 21, 2016 – Andrew “Drew” W. Evans, CEO of the Atlanta-based Fortune 500 Company AGL Resources Inc., has been elected the new Chairman of the Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors. Mr. Evans was elected for a one-year term effective January 1, 2016. “We are very excited to announce Drew Evans as Chair … Continue reading "Andrews W. Evans Elected Chairman"

Next week we are shipping four of our 2014-hatch flamingos to the zoo in West Palm Beach. Easy to write, harder to do. Two issues get in the way of this being easy. The first issue is that it feels like we are sending out our kids. Yup. Sentiment gets in the way of making … Continue reading "Tuesday, January 19"

  Well, so many great subjects have been talked about lately, where does one begin? Well, to go along with the top questions keepers get asked, here are a couple others: “Are the animals friendly?” “Do you go in with them/play with them?” The answer for most of us is not just a simple “Yes” … Continue reading "Tuesday, January 12"