January 13, 2022

Zoo Atlanta mourns the passing of Choomba

The Zoo Atlanta family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Choomba, a 59-year-old female western lowland gorilla, on...

Conservation

January 13, 2022

Healthy new year!

Here at the Zoo, a new year means a new lens through which to explore our place in the wildlife...

Pandas

January 12, 2022

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 12

When I reflect on the past year, there are a lot of amazing moments. Keeper Trish and I both started...

Keeper Stories

January 11, 2022

What does a zoological curator do?

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Wilson, and this is my very first Keeper Stories blog! I am the Associate...

Pandas

January 5, 2022

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 5

Happy New Year! The pandas rang in the new year with special 2022 enrichment, and it was a big hit! Check...

Pandas

January 3, 2022

Panda Updates – Monday, January 3

Recently, Trish J. offered some tips on how to tell Ya Lun and Xi Lun apart. One of my favorite...

Keeper Stories

December 30, 2021

A New Year’s commitment to sustainability

2021! What a year! I know many of us thought (or hoped) this pandemic would have come and gone by...

Keeper Stories

December 29, 2021

Party planning for orangutans

Hey there fellow animal enthusiasts! My name is Caitlin McGarrity. I’m a new member of the Primate Team, working specifically...

Keeper Stories

December 23, 2021

Hidden gems of the jungle

Hi there! I’d like to tell you about one of the prettiest snake species we have here at Zoo Atlanta!...

Keeper Stories

December 22, 2021

Naked mole rats: A monarchic transition?

Hello everyone and happy holiday season! Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here once again! In addition to taking care...

News & Stories

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