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We imagine that when envisioning the beauty of nature, vultures may not be the first image that springs to mind for many of you. However, the role vultures (and other scavengers) play in stabilizing ecosystems is nothing short of magnificent (not to mention EXTREMELY punk rock). The primary contribution of vultures is removing toxins from … Continue reading "The Real Stomachs of Steel: Vulture Microbiomes"

Infant born to Shalia is first offspring of Willie B., Jr. ATLANTA – April 25, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is overjoyed to announce the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening of … Continue reading "WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Infant born to Shalia is first offspring of Willie B., Jr. ATLANTA – April 25, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is overjoyed to announce the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening … Continue reading "WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hey everyone! I am so excited to be here with your most recent Hawkmoth update! In the last update I gave you all, Hawkmoth, our 1-year-old Harris hawk who was the star of our naming competition last year, was just learning how to voluntarily weigh and do some small flights indoors. Since then, he has … Continue reading "Hawkmoth grows up to soar"

Inspired by a true story. Bart awoke engulfed in a pile of his slumbering friends and family. While he enjoyed the warmth permeating off his siblings, it was time to wake up! He wriggled free and gave a big mole-rat stretch, took a few steps, and let out a yawn. Today was going to be … Continue reading "Bart the Naked Mole Rat"

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 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"