It’s not easy being green!

Perhaps you were not aware that Zoo Atlanta has a Green Team – although as loud and pushy as we...

Keeper Stories

November 29, 2022

Avian weaponry

Down in the Lower Zoo lives a fascinating little bird, the masked lapwing (Vanellus miles). These Australia natives are members...

Pandas

November 28, 2022

Panda Updates- Monday, November 28

In the last few weeks, we have received some much-needed updates to our camera systems in the giant panda building...

Keeper Stories

November 22, 2022

Joining Zoo Atlanta’s Orangutan Care Team

Hello everyone! My name is Jake Bedenbaugh, and I am the newest member of the Orangutan Care Team here at...

Pandas

November 21, 2022

Panda Updates- Monday, November 21

The giant panda house has joined the 21st century! The last couple of weeks have been a bit chaotic as the...

Keeper Stories

November 18, 2022

The awesome ostrich

Hey there! Hoofstock Keeper Cory checking in here. I wanted to share some cool facts about the largest birds in...

Conservation

November 16, 2022

Tips for Holiday Sustainability

It’s hard to believe how fast this year has passed, and that we have already arrived at the holiday season!...

Keeper Stories

November 15, 2022

Sharing a passion for venomous snakes

Hey everyone! This is Ash from the Herpetology Department back to tell you about a recent professional development opportunity that...

Pandas

November 14, 2022

Panda Updates- Monday, November 14

Hello everyone! My name is Mel and I am the newest member of the Panda Team. You may have seen...

Animal Science

November 9, 2022

How smart are Kunekune pigs?

Here at the Zoo, we’re honored to have some of the Earth’s most intelligent species in our stewardship. You may...

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