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Lila Szweda, Exhibit Interpreter Zoo Atlanta is part of a thriving community. Behind the animals and the team members you see on grounds, there is a team of researchers dedicated to advancing the welfare of animals in zoological and wild settings. Despite being a geographically smaller zoo, Zoo Atlanta is a research powerhouse. A 2017 … Continue reading "Slashing through limits"

As is often the case in biology, if you hear of some weird phenomenon, there may well be a sound scientific basis for what you are hearing.  The details and facts often get scrambled over generations and across cultures, but sometimes there is a grain of truth at the core.  So, have you ever heard … Continue reading "TURTLES CAN DO WHAT?!"

This is Claire from the Herpetology Team. If you’ve been up to Scaly Slimy Spectacular, then you’ve seen our cool habitats for our even cooler animals. The Herpetology (Reptiles and Amphibians) Department has over 50 different habitats in Scaly Slimy Spectacular, Georgia eXtremes, and scattered across the Zoo. A lot of work goes into designing … Continue reading "Designing a new snake habitat"

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome a new set of stripes to its complement of African wildlife. Wembe, a 17-year-old plains zebra, arrived in Atlanta on September 26, 2023, from another Association of Zoos and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA"

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome a new set of stripes to its complement of African wildlife. Wembe, a 17-year-old plains zebra, arrived in Atlanta on September 26, 2023, from another Association of Zoos and Aquariums … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA"

My name is AJ, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team! Last time I wrote, we discussed the importance of operant conditioning training for all of the animals we care for. For this, I wanted to take the time to answer one of the most common questions I get as an … Continue reading "So you want to be an animal care professional?"

It has been several months now since we have completed the new structures in each of the giant panda dayrooms. As you may have seen, the structures that were in both of the indoor areas were replaced and upgraded to multi-tiered structures. With time, we have now been able to see how each of the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, September 18"

Signature wine festival will feature live music from The Purple Madness, the ultimate tribute to Prince. WHAT: Atlanta’s wildest wine festival will sooncome uncorked at Sippin’ Safari on Saturday, September 16. Tickets are still available for the signature event, which will feature wine samplingand live music from The Purple Madness, the ultimate tribute to Prince, … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND SIPPIN’ SAFARI"

Signature wine festival will feature live music from The Purple Madness, the ultimate tribute to Prince. WHAT: Atlanta’s wildest wine festival will soon come uncorked at Sippin’ Safari on Saturday, September 16. Tickets are still available for the signature event, which will feature wine sampling and live music from The Purple Madness, the ultimate tribute … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND SIPPIN’ SAFARI!"

Hello, my name is Rachael and I am a member of the Ambassador Animals Team here at Zoo Atlanta. The Ambassador Animal Department provides a unique opportunity for our animals to educate the public up close. Today I want to talk to you about some of my favorite ambassadors we have at the zoo – … Continue reading "Armadillo Enrichment"