Ozzie, world’s oldest male gorilla, has died

The Zoo Atlanta family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, at 61. The...

Keeper Stories

January 25, 2022

Which bird are you based on your zodiac?

Hello everyone! My name is Kyle, and I’m one of the Bird Keepers here at Zoo Atlanta. It’s that time...

Keeper Stories

January 24, 2022

Appreciating big cats … from a distance

Beautiful. Majestic. Awe-inspiring. Being a Carnivore Keeper is an amazing job with so many amazing moments, moments that we love...

Pandas

January 21, 2022

Panda Updates – Friday, January 21

It tends to be common knowledge that giant pandas are native to China, but did you know that other bears...

Keeper Stories

January 20, 2022

Frogs and their diets: some interesting exceptions

Frogs perform a variety of valuable ecological roles throughout the world. For example, anurans play a crucial role in controlling...

Keeper Stories

January 18, 2022

Multitasking during colder temperatures

The days might finally be getting longer, but those temperatures are still on the chilly side, and here at Zoo...

Zoo News

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...

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