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Hey friends! I hope you are all doing well and thriving. My name is Allie, and I am a gorilla caretaker. Have you ever thought about what it takes to prepare for a new gorilla baby? Shalia (21), our pregnant female in Willie B., Jr.’s group, has undergone multiple steps to prepare for her new … Continue reading "Preparing for a baby gorilla"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore animals in motion WHAT: Learning and discovery are at the forefront at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as leaders in science education beyond the classroom. … Continue reading "EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY AND BIOMECHANICS DAY"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore animals in motion WHAT: Learning and discovery are at the forefront at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as leaders in … Continue reading "Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day"

Hark, O reader of the Keeper Blogs! I—Daniel!—have come to talk about iguanas. And not just any iguanas, but some particularly cute ones: the Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi) and the San Salvador iguana (Cyclura rileyi rileyi). I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that, given that you’re the kind of … Continue reading "Iguanas!"

Hi friends! My name is Katelyn, and I am on the Hoofstock Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. If you have visited us before, you probably know the Zoo’s two male reticulated giraffes as Etana and Isooba. Surprise! Their names are actually Calvin (Etana) and Lennard (Isooba). Etana and Isooba were names given to them … Continue reading "A new giraffe greeting"

Citizen scientists documented sightings of more than 55 bird species between February 17 and 24 ATLANTA – February 28, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is pleased to announce the winners of its Birds, Backyards, and Beyond Contest, hosted in support of the Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count. The First Place Grand Prize was the winner’s choice of a Catio … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE BIRDS, BACKYARDS, AND BEYOND CONTEST"

Citizen scientists documented sightings of more than 55 bird species between February 17 and 24 ATLANTA – February 28, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is pleased to announce the winners of its Birds, Backyards, and Beyond Contest, hosted in support of the Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count. The First Place Grand Prize was the winner’s choice … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE BIRDS, BACKYARDS, AND BEYOND CONTEST"

Hey everyone! My name is Christina and I am one of the two Swing Keepers in the Mammal Department here at Zoo Atlanta. That means that I get to work in the Carnivore, Hoofstock, and Panda areas. I am new to the panda side of things and have just finished training on how to take … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, February 27"

February is Black History Month. Throughout this month, people around the nation have celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans in their fields, as well as individuals who have changed our country and the world for the better. At Zoo Atlanta, we recognize the great achievements of those who were trailblazers in wildlife conservation. These are … Continue reading "Black American Trailblazers in Conservation"

Two-year-old sisters will be visible to Members and guests in coming weeks ATLANTA – February 24, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ruby and Rose, two female red pandas, to the animal population. The 2-year-old sisters arrived in Atlanta on February 23, 2023, from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee. The pair will complete a routine quarantine period behind … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES RUBY AND ROSE THE RED PANDAS"