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Hey everyone! Today I thought I’d share an update with you about how the warthogs are doing. Did you know a group of warthogs is called a sounder? And can you believe how big the piglets are now?! Now, they’re basically real-sized warthogs! Currently, all three girls weigh in around 100 pounds each. Female warthogs usually average around 165 pounds, with … Continue reading "Catching up with our warthog sounder"

May 28 event will feature the debut of Jackie’s Jam Habitat Lager Time is running out for tickets to Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 28, 2022. The signature Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition has a history of selling out in the days before the event, and advance tickets are strongly encouraged. The 21-and-up … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

Hello! I’m Sara Fee, a member of the Gorilla Care Team, and I’m the Champion for Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz, one of three projects supported by Zoo Atlanta’s Quarters for Conservation initiative. Today, I’m pleased to share an update from the field from Nicholas Bachand, Executive Director of Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz: “The Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz is a western lowland gorilla … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation: Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz"

Hello from the Gorilla Care Team! My name is Cassie, and I am currently a Gorilla Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I have had the honor of working with gorillas for over eight years now, so naturally they are one of my favorite animals. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is sharing … Continue reading "How are Cell Phones and Gorillas Connected?"

At the Zoo, many of our animals are nocturnal, or active at night. How do animal care professionals care for species that are active when the keepers aren’t around? The first thing we do is watch them. We set up nest cams so we can identify activities and behaviors the animals might be doing. We … Continue reading "Monitoring activities of nocturnal animals"

MEET LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS MARK AND STEVEN ERICKSON ON JUNE 3 AND JULY 16 Brothers will also serve as celebrity judges for Zoo Atlanta’s Build Your Best Challenge WHAT: In celebration of Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!, which made its debut for a limited engagement at Zoo Atlanta on May 13, 2022,  Zoo Atlanta is excited to host … Continue reading "MEET LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS MARK & STEVEN ERICKSON"

MEET LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS MARK AND STEVEN ERICKSON ON JUNE 3 AND JULY 16 Brothers will also serve as celebrity judges for Zoo Atlanta’s Build Your Best Challenge WHAT: In celebration of Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!, which made its debut for a limited engagement at Zoo Atlanta on May 13, 2022,  Zoo Atlanta is excited … Continue reading "Meet Lego Masters Champions Mark & Steven Erickson"

It’s gotten warmer in Atlanta, which means we will be using the outdoor habitats less and less. The giant pandas have thick fur with a dense undercoat, so they prefer cooler temperatures. Some mornings now often start off cool enough for the giant pandas to enjoy being outside, but by lunchtime they are ready for some air conditioning. We … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, May 18"

Hello again everyone! Lauren Wilson here to tell you more about the ins and outs that go into the Bird Department’s breeding season here at Zoo Atlanta. In my last blog, we discussed everything about nests, including nest types, nest materials, and what the Bird Team does to ensure each species of bird has what … Continue reading "Bird Breeding Season: Eggs"

Hi everyone, I’m Claire from the Bird Team! Since this is my first Keeper Stories Blog, I thought I’d talk about my favorite subject to teach about birds: Breathing! For us, breathing is a bidirectional flow. We breathe in, air goes to our lungs, we breathe out, and the air leaves our lungs. This means … Continue reading "Breathe in, breathe out"