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It’s the last Conservation Blog of 2022! The end of the year is always a poignant time as we look back and reflect on the previous 12 months. For me, this includes reminiscing on memories with loved ones and the trips I’ve taken throughout the year. While I’m eternally grateful to have chances to travel, … Continue reading "Carbon Offset Guide"

Our hamerkops Hammy and Penny have moved into their “winter home!” As a native species to Sub-Saharan African and coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Hammy and Penny move inside to the behind-the-scenes propagation center during the colder months here at Zoo Atlanta. You might remember from the nesting installment of our deep dive on Bird … Continue reading "Hamerkop Nest Deconstruction"

The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to announce the passing of Sparky, an 18-year-old male Sumatran tiger, on December 14, 2022. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been treating and providing supportive care for Sparky, who was considered geriatric for a tiger, for multiple age-related conditions, including renal disease and osteoarthritis. Compounding these conditions, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA MOURNS LOSS OF SPARKY THE TIGER"

The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened to announce the passing of Sparky, an 18-year-old male Sumatran tiger, on December 14, 2022. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been treating and providing supportive care for Sparky, who was considered geriatric for a tiger, for multiple age-related conditions, including renal disease and osteoarthritis. Compounding these conditions, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA MOURNS LOSS OF SPARKY THE TIGER"

Hi there! I’d like to tell you about one of my favorite snake species we have here at Zoo Atlanta! They’re called Amazon Basin emerald tree boas (Corallus batesii). These beautiful gems are known for their colors. The main part of their body is a vibrant dark green color with a bright yellow belly and a … Continue reading "Baby(ies) on board!"

The biggest drivers of tiger trade today are used in luxury products, entertainment, and the pet trade.  Read more about the Tiger’s story below.

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. Projects … Continue reading "New Conservation Commitment for Five International Programs"

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"