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Every life at the Zoo is a story worth sharing, but his story was once told so widely and passionately that it ignited a national movement that touched two coasts. From the jungles of Africa to the shores of the Pacific Northwest to The Ford African Rain Forest at Zoo Atlanta, his life has been a symbol of the way animals shape our lives – and the power we have to shape theirs.

Last week I had the honor of presenting a private animal encounter for birthday girl Chrissie Fit of the “Pitch Perfect 3” cast. Just more proof that I have the best job on the planet! It was so much fun. The cast and crew were so friendly and took in the experience with as much … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, April 6"

A quick special update since we know many of you were wondering about yesterday’s weather in stormy Atlanta! It is an important part of our jobs to monitor the weather closely and make any necessary preparations for the animals and staff. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, we do here what you … Continue reading "Panda Update – Thursday, April 6"

It is amazing how fast time flies, especially as we see our young orangutans grow and develop! I can’t believe it has been almost two years since Keju was born at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Keju’s name means “cheese” in Indonesian, and she was named by the staff at Henry Vilas to honor her Wisconsin … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 4"

We know the cubs are getting comfortable with each new area when they are able to sleep in that area. Previously, they had some playtime in Dayroom 2, the tepee room, but then when they were ready for a nap, they climbed back into Dayroom 1, the hammock room, and settled down. The other day, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 3"

Meet the Giant Panda Cub Twins of Zoo Atlanta There are four zoos in the United States where you can see giant pandas, but only one where you can see twins. That’s Zoo Atlanta, home to Ya Lun and Xi Lun, adorable giant twin pandas born within an hour of one another in September 2016. … Continue reading "Meet the Giant Panda Cub Twins"

Mulch! If you’ve stopped by our panda viewing and checked out the dayrooms, you might have noticed that the rooms got a bit of a facelift! We added another roughly eight inches of mulch to both dayrooms on Wednesday. The overall thickness of the mulch is around 18 inches (with dirt underneath), and every year … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 31"

A favorite annual tradition is back: Watch Taz’s troop hunt for sugar-free Jell-O eggs at 10:30 a.m.!

Back to Brew Ticketing & Entry Questions  Can I bring my baby/child, or anyone under the age of 21?  Brew at the Zoo is an adults-only event and may only be attended by ticketholders 21 or older. A physical government-issued photo ID is required. No exceptions! Visit our events page to see our full calendar … Continue reading "Brew FAQ"

As a supportive partner of Zoo Atlanta, Proof of the Pudding has created special holiday menus in an effort to give back. Consider having your holiday meal through Proof or even stock up on delicious treat boxes for friends, coworkers, neighbors or family. Your continued support of Zoo Atlanta is appreciated. Heat and Eat Menu … Continue reading "Holidays with Proof of the Pudding"