Why zoos matter

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

Conservation

December 2, 2021

What is a hero?

“I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb.” – Robert Downey...

Keeper Stories

November 30, 2021

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...

Keeper Stories

November 23, 2021

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...

Pandas

November 17, 2021

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....

Keeper Stories

November 16, 2021

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...

Keeper Stories

November 12, 2021

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...

Keeper Stories

November 9, 2021

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...

Pandas

November 8, 2021

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...

Animal Science

November 8, 2021

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...

News & Stories

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