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Why zoos matter

One common thread in my interactions with our audiences is that many people believe that zoos exist to entertain an...
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What is a hero?

“I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb.” – Robert Downey...
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It’s a deer … it’s a rabbit … no, it’s a mara! 

Hello! I’m Sarah, a member of the Outback Station Care Team here at the Zoo. My department is mostly known...
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Changing seasons with Ipa and Nema

With the change of the season, it’s time for an update on our favorite golden lion tamarin twins! Ipa and...
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Panda updates – Wednesday, November 17

Have you ever watched a giant panda eat? If so,  you are aware that their ears move when they chew....
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Parthenogenesis in California condors

If you’re an avid birder, like me, or even just a general bird enthusiast, you have probably heard of the...
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Happy fall from the meat-eaters!

Fall is always a fun time for the Carnivore Department. It means cooler weather, lots of leaf piles, and best of...
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Orangutan enrichment: pinecones, smear boards and more!

Hey, Zoo Atlanta fans! My name is Samantha, and I have been a Seasonal Primate Keeper here for over a...
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PANDA UPDATES – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8

As animal care professionals, it’s our job to make sure the animals we care for are in good health. One of the...
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Are jackalopes real?

We scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction, or pseudo-science. Legends of Bigfoot irritate our rational sensibilities. But...
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