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Everyone loves the Olympics. It doesn’t matter if it is summer or winter; we all love cheering our country on and seeing the whole world come together for one special event. In honor of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, I would like to announce the athletes who will be representing Outback Station from Zoo Atlanta! … Continue reading "Olympians of Outback Station"

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means it’s the season of love. And if you are looking for some great couple activity ideas, look no further than the birds here at Zoo Atlanta! Spring is the time of year when the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and all the flora starts to bloom. So, … Continue reading "The season of love"

Ever wonder what goes into where the giant pandas spend their time during the day? There might be more factors than you think.  The Panda Care Team communicates every morning about what their goals are for the day; this is when we exchange any information about how we the envision the pandas’ day and any … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, February 7"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to announce the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, on February 5, 2022. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been treating Patches in recent days following changes in her physical condition and behavior, including lethargy, fluid build-up, lack of appetite, and weakness. A CT scan revealed multiple heath … Continue reading "Remembering Patches"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to announce the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, on February 5, 2022. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been treating Patches in recent days following changes in her physical condition and behavior, including lethargy, fluid build-up, lack of appetite, and weakness. A CT scan revealed multiple heath … Continue reading "Remembering Patches"

Boop! Sometimes all you need to make your day is a panda snout. Here’s Yang’s leafeater-biscuit-dusted face looking sweet as ever. (Photo: Trish J.) Trish J. Keeper I, Mammals

A 4-month-old Harris hawk at Zoo Atlanta needs a name, and children ages 13 and under have an opportunity to help through storytelling. The Name the Harris Hawk Contest encourages kids to write their own original stories, featuring a member of the species as the main character, for a chance to win four general admissions … Continue reading "Help name our new Harris hawk!"

Reptiles and amphibians are still an understudied group of animals, and as herpetology keepers, we are constantly trying to learn more about the animals in our care. Sometimes caring for these animals can be tricky because we simply do not have all the answers to the questions we ask. But we have learned that their … Continue reading "How field work helps husbandry"

One Health is an approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human health to the health of animals, plants, and the environment. One Health is closely tied to conservation, as conservation is literally the care of our natural resources. Today, the natural resources on Earth are being degraded by the expansion of humans to all corners … Continue reading "Inclusive conservation: local communities at the center"

My name is Danielle, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I am writing my blog today about an exciting time in the Hoofstock Department, southern white rhino introductions. Zoo Atlanta had the pleasure of receiving a male southern white rhino named Mumbles in 2020. When he arrived, we … Continue reading "Behind the scenes with rhino intros"