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My name is Jenny, and I am a Swing Keeper. I am a new addition to the Ambassador Animals Team, but I am not the only new addition. In March 2019 the team got to welcome the births of two new chinchilla kits! Hopefully many will have seen the photos on Zoo Atlanta Facebook, Instagram … Continue reading "Helping give chinchilla kits a great start"

Ever heard that the lion is the “King of the Jungle?” Well, the lion is actually the King of the Savanna. The African lion can be found in the forests and grasslands of eastern, middle, southern and western Africa. Lions are carnivores, meaning they only eat meat! They are what are known as apex predators. … Continue reading "Animal Highlight: Lion"

Why Safari Camp? Safari Camp immerses children into the world of wildlife conservation as they connect with the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and the team members who care for them. Our goal is to ensure that campers develop their own passion about wildlife and understand their responsibility to protect and preserve our natural wonders. Each week, … Continue reading "Summer Safari Camp: An Experience of a Lifetime"

Professional Learning opportunities at Zoo Atlanta are specifically designed to engage educators in learning activities created to meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence. In our workshops, educators will explore dynamic concepts and topics through science and engineering practices. Each Professional Learning opportunity is created with the intention that educators will not only leave with an … Continue reading "Professional Learning at Zoo Atlanta"

At Zoo Atlanta, we care for creatures big and small. This includes our pollinators! Everything from bees to butterflies can find a bloom to perch on here at the Zoo, and YOU could be their next landing spot with your very own pollinator garden! Why plant for pollinators? Many pollinators, such as bees, are considered … Continue reading "Bee-autiful Blossoms!"

Rachel McRobb of Conservation South Luangwa speaks on efforts to protect elephants and other wildlife on April 23. Zoo Atlanta is proud to host Rachel McRobb, Chief Executive Officer of Conservation South Luangwa, as she presents “Protecting South Luangwa, one of Africa’s most wild and spectacular National Parks,” on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta presents “Protecting South Luangwa”"

Rachel McRobb of Conservation South Luangwa speaks on efforts to protect elephants and other wildlife on April 23. Zoo Atlanta is proud to host Rachel McRobb, Chief Executive Officer of Conservation South Luangwa, as she presents “Protecting South Luangwa, one of Africa’s most wild and spectacular National Parks,” on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta presents “Protecting South Luangwa”"

Spring has officially sprung in Atlanta, which I’m sure everyone has noticed with all the pollen around. Spring is an exciting time for us because it means more fresh browse materials. Did you know that Yang Yang enjoys mulberry? More importantly, spring arriving means we are approaching (drum roll please)…..bamboo shoot season! During bamboo shoot … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 8"

Just like humans, giant pandas can develop tastes for new things over time. Just because one giant panda loves something doesn’t necessarily mean another will. We see this a lot with enrichment preferences, as well as food items we offer. Most of you know that Xi Lun doesn’t like sugarcane like most other pandas do, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 5"

Those of you who follow Zoo Atlanta know that, for the last 15 years or so, we’ve been heavily involved in both the basic research and the conservation aspects of the tragedy of global amphibian declines and extinctions. As much as we like to celebrate major research advances, discoveries and publications, a big paper this … Continue reading "Demonstrating extinction: the amphibian update"