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As I reflect on all that was 2020, I can’t help but recognize and appreciate the fact that this year gave us new ways to connect with friends, family, coworkers, and total strangers around the world. Amidst a global pandemic that drove us apart, we innovated, pivoted, created, and designed opportunities that allowed connection to one another.  Meetings and … Continue reading "Conservation Connections – Saving Gorillas "

With the new year comes a new you, usually. And with 2020 having finally come to an end, I’m sure we are all hoping for a transformation to set us on the right path. Animals may not be able to recognize the turning of a year as we do (maybe our pets at home can … Continue reading "The salamander’s amazing transformation"

Now that the red, blue, silver, and gold of the holiday season has faded, it’s time to focus on the best color of all: GREEN! As the color of renewal, green reminds us to make conscious choices to help protect ourselves, our planet, and all of our fellow living things. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite ways to turn … Continue reading "How to have a green New Year"

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Hopefully everyone has had a terrific holiday season thus far. I know I and the pandas have! I was fortunate enough to spend Christmas morning with Yang Yang, Lun Lun, Ya Lun, Xi Lun and Jackie! While it was a VERY cold day, we made the most of it! Nothing changed in our care, and … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, December 30"

Hi, we’re Tiako and Lance. We are (drumroll please)… Lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrecs. Wow, what a big name for small creatures such as ourselves, but what’s in a name? We are lesser hedgehog tenrec, but did you know there is a greater hedgehog tenrec? Although we have similar names, we are not closely related. We … Continue reading "We are not hedgehogs!"

Zoo Atlanta’s Quarters for Conservation Program is in full swing right now! I’m Catie Aubuchon, a member of the Elephant Care Team and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation’s Pollinator Conservation Program. In case you weren’t aware, our Quarters for Conservation initiative directs 25 cents of every Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation: Xerces Society"

Hi everyone, Kyle here from the Bird Team. It is that time of year to start decorating the house with lights, drinking hot cocoa, and giving gifts to loved ones. The birds here at Zoo Atlanta are no exception! We make sure that the animals have the best food, clean habitats, and are given enrichment … Continue reading "The gift that keeps on giving"

A question that we hear frequently is “How do animals move from one zoo to another?” It’s actually a complex process involving lots of people, paperwork, emails, phone calls, vet consultations, and, of course, travel arrangements. I’ve been part of two animal transfers in my career. My first one was quite a big one! I … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, December 21"

We talk a lot about how each giant panda in our care is an individual, and nothing highlights that more than their mannerisms while eating! Each bear has their own special quirks that makes them unique.   Lun Lun is extremely picky about her bamboo. When we offer her bamboo one piece at a time, … Continue reading "Panda updates – Friday, December 18"