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A very important part of visiting zoological organizations is to recognize that although the animals in our care are used to the presence of humans, they are in no way, shape or form, domesticated (with the exception of the animal members of our petting zoo). Idgie, as cute as she is and as much as … Continue reading "Panda updates – Friday, June 28"

This year has been an eventful one for the gorillas and their care team. In fact, for the past several months, the Gorilla Care Team was very busy preparing for the transfer of one of our bachelors, Jasiri, to another accredited zoo. As per recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Gorilla Species … Continue reading "Jasiri’s new chapter"

Zoo Atlanta-born silverback has moved to a new zoo to start his own group On June 24, 2019, Jasiri, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta, is ready to begin an exciting new chapter in a new home. Jasiri left Atlanta on June 17, 2019, and is now settling into new surroundings … Continue reading "Jasiri the gorilla begins a new chapter"

Jasiri, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta, is ready to begin an exciting new chapter in a new home. Jasiri left Atlanta on June 17, 2019, and is now settling into new surroundings at Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP) … Continue reading "Jasiri the gorilla begins a new chapter"

We often get asked why giant pandas sit the way they do when they eat. When the pandas are kicked back enjoying bamboo, they either look extremely comfortable, or extremely uncomfortable (by human standards). Regardless of how it may appear, the pandas make sure they’re comfortable before they start eating. The reason that giant pandas … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 21"

Hi everyone! My name’s Shae, and I’m lucky enough to intern here at Zoo Atlanta with the World of Wild Theater. We work with the birds in the Ambassador Animals program and present the free-flight bird presentation, “Come Fly with Me!” Just watching the theater presentation is spectacular – birds swoop over guests’ heads seemingly … Continue reading "Training with a new Major Mitchell’s cockatoo"

It’s crazy to think that in a few short months Ya Lun and Xi Lun will be 3 years old. They’ve each grown into their big personalities and we are still learning new things about them all the time. Recently, we have been spending time focusing on training with each of them. We have trained … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, June 17"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"