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Zoo Atlanta Volunteers lead by example and encourage others to give back to wildlife, conservation, and the community National Volunteer Week highlights the time, talents, and passion of the group of extraordinary people who are vital to the mission and operations of Zoo Atlanta – and encourages others to follow their example. Observed around the … Continue reading "Celebrating National Volunteer Week"

Zoo Atlanta has received questions on the giant panda program and specifically, on plans for the twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun.  Per the terms of the Zoo’s loan agreement with China, as planned, Ya Lun and Xi Lun will travel to China as their older brothers and sisters have done before them. It is … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Tuesday, April 18"

When you think of zoos and conservation, you likely think of efforts to save animals. And rightly so- if you’ve been following along with our Conservation Blogs this year, you may be familiar with the fantastic partnerships that enable our contributions to a variety of species near and dear to our hearts. But, as our … Continue reading "In your own backyard: native plants and you"

Zoo Atlanta has received questions on the giant panda program and specifically, on plans for the twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun.  Per the terms of the Zoo’s loan agreement with China, as planned, Ya Lun and Xi Lun will travel to China as their older brothers and sisters have done before them. It is … Continue reading "Giant panda program update"

Hi it’s Emily from the Orangutan Team, and I’m here to share with you some exciting news about our youngest orangutan: Keju is celebrating her 8th birthday! Keju came to Zoo Atlanta in 2015 and joined Madu’s family group. Keju is Madu’s fourth foster baby that Madu has raised. Orangutans have a lot to learn, and … Continue reading "Happy 8th Birthday Keju!"

Believe it or not, this is a question we hear a lot in the Bird Department, particularly in the summer. We always double check when we get concerned questions, but there are usually two scenarios that bring up this question: when it’s feeding time, and when it’s nice and sunny outside. Our birds of prey … Continue reading "“Is that bird dead?”"

We have been working with our Veterinary Team for a few years to train the pandas to voluntarily participate in an echocardiogram, or an ultrasound of the heart. We’ve had several conversations over what position would produce diagnostic images. When the pandas are anesthetized, the cardiologist places them on their left sides for the best … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, April 10"

Hark, O readers of the Keeper Stories! I—Daniel!—have returned! And this time we’re going to talk about boxer crabs. Why boxer crabs? While we don’t have this species at Zoo Atlanta, I happen to be particularly especially very much interested in crabs, and thought this could be a nice deviation from the normal scaly or … Continue reading "The fascinating subfamily Polydectinae"

Four members of Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna are ready to start exciting new chapters. Warthog sisters Daphne, Eloise, and Penelope and female plains zebra Shinda will soon depart Atlanta for other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited organizations. The moves are recommendations of the AZA Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Daphne, Eloise, and Penelope, who … Continue reading "Upcoming travels for warthogs and zebra"

Four members of Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna are ready to start exciting new chapters. Warthog sisters Daphne, Eloise, and Penelope and female plains zebra Shinda will soon depart Atlanta for other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited organizations. The moves are recommendations of the AZA Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Daphne, Eloise, and Penelope, who … Continue reading "Upcoming travels for warthogs and zebra"