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Yesterday was Lun Lun’s 27th birthday! If you have followed along with our panda updates, you may have read about some of the preparations that went into getting ready for this special day. Now that she has seen her own surprises, I thought I could dive a little deeper into the specific items she was given. She … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, August 26"

With fall just around the corner, that means we are about to enter panda birthday season! Every year the Panda Care Team makes sure the bears feel extra special on their birthdays. We’ll kick off birthday season by wishing a Happy Birthday to this beautiful mama – Lun Lun turns 27 this Sunday, August 25! Some of … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Friday, August 23"

Hey everyone, my name is AJ, one of the members of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team. If you’ve been to the Zoo lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the incredibly curious and ever-growing rhino calf, Zuri! As of this blog, Zuri is nearly 8 months old and weighs in right around 800 pounds, a … Continue reading "What it takes to raise a rhino!"

Bring electronics to the Zoo with a two-week campaign and a single-day recycling event  ATLANTA – August 19, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is hosting opportunities for Members and guests to promote sustainability, de-clutter their lives, and contribute to conservation by recycling electronics.    Starting Monday, August 19 and continuing through Friday, August 30, 2024, visitors can bring … Continue reading "RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE"

Bring electronics to the Zoo with a two-week campaign and a single-day recycling event  ATLANTA – August 19, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is hosting opportunities for Members and guests to promote sustainability, de-clutter their lives, and contribute to conservation by recycling electronics.    Starting Monday, August 19 and continuing through Friday, August 30, 2024, visitors can … Continue reading "RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE"

Full-bodied, fruity, zesty, bubbly, buttery – no matter the note that floats your boat, if you love wine and wildlife, Sippin’ Safari is the evening for you! If you’re searching for a wine festival near you, look no further than Zoo Atlanta’s Sippin’ Safari! Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar opens its doors again with the return of one of our favorite over-21 events! Wine enthusiasts are invited to explore tastings of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions. Whether you’re a fan of full-bodied reds or zesty whites, this unique Atlanta wine festival offers something for every palate. Enjoy live music, ... Continue reading Sippin’ Safari

Nutella, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to an infant on August 9, 2024. The newborn is the second offspring of Nutella, 7, and male Cocoa, 31.   The gestation period for sloths is unusually long for the animal kingdom at 11 to 12 months; however, pregnancies are not easily confirmed. Nutella’s firstborn, … Continue reading "SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Nutella, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to an infant on August 9, 2024. The newborn is the second offspring of Nutella, 7, and male Cocoa, 31.   The gestation period for sloths is unusually long for the animal kingdom at 11 to 12 months; however, pregnancies are not easily confirmed. Nutella’s firstborn, … Continue reading "SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Save wildlife and wild places by recycling your old electronics AND save on admission!

Hi! It’s Dr. Eridia, Zoo Atlanta’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow. I am excited to update you on my research here at the Zoo. Currently, I am in the exciting process of designing a research study for our amazing primates. One concept I am currently exploring is giving Zoo animals more control of their environment. Animals in … Continue reading "Who turned out the lights? Orangutans!"