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Vultures, bush dogs and tigers will benefit from a commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Conservation projects in Kenya, Argentina and Sumatra are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2017-2018 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The program contributes 25 cents of every general admission ticket to … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation 2017-2018"

We have been steadily offering and introducing the twins to leafeater biscuits and produce. They still take forever to eat it, but already we’re seeing preferences. Ya Lun is like her big sister Mei Huan was: a biscuit fiend. Xi Lun is more hit or miss and is just as happy gnawing on bamboo and … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, May 12"

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh yeah! My name is Michelle Elliott, and I have recently moved from Outback Station to being a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department. I have been fully trained in Outback Station and Hoofstock for a few years, but this April I started learning the carnivore routines, including, you guessed it, … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, May 11"

Emerson the tiger represents a powerful conservation message and a special connection to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new set of stripes to Complex Carnivores: Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Emerson is a recent arrival from the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi and has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Sumatran tiger"

Emerson the tiger represents a powerful conservation message and a special connection to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new set of stripes to Complex Carnivores: Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Emerson is a recent arrival from the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi and has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Sumatran tiger"

If you’ve been to the Zoo lately, you’ve probably seen many of our birds carrying around nesting material, building or sitting on nests, or even some new chicks in our habitats. Breeding season is in full swing for many of the birds in our population! While this seems like a pretty straightforward process, a lot … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, May 9"

It was a beautiful and busy day in pandas this past Saturday. The weather was so fantastic we couldn’t wait to let the pandas out into the outdoor habitats. The cubs have been pretty reserved about going out. Usually they sit just inside their shift door and only venture out with a lot of coaxing … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 8"

Sava and Xonsu are ambassadors for one of Earth’s most imperiled natural habitats Zoo Atlanta welcomes two new faces to its renowned primate population, each with an important individual message of conservation for one of the planet’s most imperiled wild places. Sava and Xonsu, a pair of young crowned lemurs, are the newest additions to … Continue reading "Zoo welcomes two new crowned lemurs"

Sava and Xonsu are ambassadors for one of Earth’s most imperiled natural habitats. Zoo Atlanta welcomes two new faces to its renowned primate population, each with an important individual message of conservation for one of the planet’s most imperiled wild places. Sava and Xonsu, a pair of young crowned lemurs, are the newest additions to … Continue reading "Zoo welcomes two new crowned lemurs"

While a day trip to the Zoo might get you up close and personal with your favorite animals, Zoo Atlanta goes beyond appearances and straight to the heart of the matter. Many of the species living here are endangered, which means conservation efforts are key to their survival. Whether you’re a giant panda fan or … Continue reading "Cute With a Cause at Zoo Atlanta"