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Projects for red pandas, clouded leopards, slender-snouted crocodiles, drill monkeys, and western lowland gorillas will be funded in 2023 by Zoo Atlanta’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund ATLANTA – December 8, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for five conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Cambodia, and multiple locations in Africa. … Continue reading "New Conservation Commitment for Five International Programs"

As human activities increasingly alter natural environments, we interrupt the processes that provide all species with food, shelter, clean air and water, and recreation. If you find injured or orphaned wildlife, read this information provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Birds Georgia before intervening

Excuse me, but how can it possibly be December already? Surely it hasn’t been a whole year (okay, fine, 11 months) since I was writing the January blog. If you’ve followed along with us throughout the year, you’ll know that we’ve been discussing One Health within various contexts ranging from grocery shopping to global warming. … Continue reading "Happy (& healthy) holidays"

Hey all! I thought with the holiday season in full force, it would be a great time to focus on some of the things that I am thankful for this year. I am a keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and while I spend most of my time up at the World of Wild Theater … Continue reading "Why I’m thankful"

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December is filled with activity here in Pandas. The bears love the cold creeping in as the holidays approach. This week, the giant pandas enjoyed some well-crafted holiday themed enrichment, courtesy of our Volunteer Team. They enjoyed “scent”cicles, red and green paper chains, snowmen made of paper … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, December 5"

Coyotes have been moving into cities such as Atlanta and adapting to different landscapes for at least the last century. While this can create challenges for residents, coyotes also provide important benefits for the health of our ecosystems and management of rodent populations. Learning to coexist with coyotes will provide a safe space for you, … Continue reading "Coexist with Coyotes"

WHAT: The season’s most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta create memories, open a world of educational experiences, support species, and make a personal impact on the preservation of wildlife and wild places for future generations. Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide is a one-stop shop for every animal lover … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide has inspirations for every animal lover"

WHAT: The season’s most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta create memories, open a world of educational experiences, support species, and make a personal impact on the preservation of wildlife and wild places for future generations. Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide is a one-stop shop for every … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta’s Holiday Gift Guide has inspirations for every animal lover"

Perhaps you were not aware that Zoo Atlanta has a Green Team – although as loud and pushy as we are, that seems wholly implausible! We thought we would introduce ourselves by providing a bit of information about the work of the Green Team and a glimpse at some projects which are in the research … Continue reading "It’s not easy being green!"

Down in the Lower Zoo lives a fascinating little bird, the masked lapwing (Vanellus miles). These Australia natives are members of the family Charadriidae, a group that includes plovers and other shorebirds. The long, slender legs of these birds make them look like they’re wearing stilts, an adaptation to wading in shallow water looking for … Continue reading "Avian weaponry"