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Hopefully everyone has been enjoying the summer! Here at the Zoo, we love to celebrate the seasons and holidays with enrichment! As an example, a few weeks ago for July 4, Keeper Megan decided to make ice treats for Jackie and the giant pandas. We shared a photo of the giant pandas with theirs, but … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, July 26"

The youngest western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, Floyd, turned 2 on Saturday, July 24, 2021. His father, troop leader Taz, turned 32 on July 20. The Zoo celebrated both with a father/son birthday enrichment event on July 24. The celebration took place in tandem with the debut of Zoo Atlanta’s new Gorilla Cam, inviting … Continue reading "Gorilla Cam debuts with birthday celebration"

The youngest western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, Floyd, turned 2 on Saturday, July 24, 2021. His father, troop leader Taz, turned 32 on July 20. The Zoo celebrated both with a father/son birthday enrichment event on July 24. The celebration took place in tandem with the debut of Zoo Atlanta’s new Gorilla Cam, inviting … Continue reading "Gorilla Cam debuts with birthday celebration"

Your bumper battles extinction. Ask your MVD clerk about the Zoo Atlanta Wildlife Tag today. Visit your Local County Tag Office to purchase. Show your pride in Georgia’s Zoo.   Endorse education programs for Georgia students.   Ensure lifelong connections for Georgia families. Support conservation of native species and wildlife around the globe. Commit to … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Specialty License Plate"

Happy National Zookeepers Week, everyone, Carnivore Keeper Allie here! As I am writing this, I’m stuffing my face with lots of snacks and candy which got me thinking … I’d love to compare and teach you all about how we digest food versus how a carnivore digests food. Here are some definitions before I continue. … Continue reading "Carnivore digestion"

Zoo Atlanta introduces wildlife watchers around the world to a unique opportunity to observe the natural behaviors and daily movements of a troop of western lowland gorillas with the debut of Gorilla Cam, launching on Saturday, July 24, 2021. The cam will make its appearance on zooatlanta.org/gorillacam  in tandem with a double birthday celebration for … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Announces Launch of Gorilla Cam"

July 22, 2021 Zoo Atlanta introduces wildlife watchers around the world to a unique opportunity to observe the natural behaviors and daily movements of a troop of western lowland gorillas with the debut of Gorilla Cam, launching on Saturday, July 24, 2021. The cam will make its appearance on zooatlanta.org/gorillacam  in tandem with a double … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Announces Launch of Gorilla Cam"

Hi Zoo Atlanta fans! It’s Ella here from the Primate Team, and I’d like to tell you guys a little bit about what humans and gorillas have in common. As you might know, we’re both primates, and there is only about a 1.6% difference between a human’s and gorilla’s DNA! So, what are some of … Continue reading "Gorillas and humans: What do we have in common?"

Hey everyone! If you haven’t seen yet, this week is National Zookeepers Week! I know all of us animal care professionals love and appreciate all of the support, not only all throughout the year, but especially when we are celebrated for a full week each year! A lot of groups in the Zoo have planned … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, July 21"

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