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A storm is coming. A real storm.  Not the kind of storm that you sit on your back porch and watch come in eagerly anticipating the rain and an afternoon nap with the sound of the rain hitting the tin roof as the soundtrack.  This is the kind of storm you flee not embrace.  A … Continue reading "Great news for the Big Cat Safety Act!"

Female Shalia is expecting ATLANTA – December 27, 2022 – In an exciting continuation of a uniquely Atlanta legacy, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla will become a first-time father in 2023. Shalia, a 20-year-old female in Willie B., Jr.’s troop, is expecting an infant. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams first detected … Continue reading "WILLIE B., JR. WILL BE A FATHER!"

Female Shalia is expecting ATLANTA – December 27, 2022 – In an exciting continuation of a uniquely Atlanta legacy, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla will become a first-time father in 2023. Shalia, a 20-year-old female in Willie B., Jr.’s troop, is expecting an infant. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams first … Continue reading "WILLIE B., JR. WILL BE A FATHER!"

I like to think enrichment is limited mostly by a keeper’s imagination. We try to come up with new ideas as much as possible. A recent enrichment goal was “play,” so we gave Ya Lun and Xi Lun a pool with a bubble bath and a toy floating inside. We never quite know how the pandas will … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, December 26"

The zoo world is an interesting organism, both literally and figuratively. From the outside looking in it is entertainment, conservation in action, and passion on display. It is an opportunity for visitors to learn about creatures and ecosystems that are found on the other side of the globe. For Zoo Atlanta’s team members, the zoo … Continue reading "So much more than that"

Zoo Atlanta will be closed for regular operations on Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24. IllumiNights will also be closed on December 23. Guests who have purchased tickets for that evening will be contacted about rescheduling. Zoo Atlanta is annually closed on December 25. The safety of the animals is factored into all preparations … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta closed December 23 and December 24"

Lun Lun recently had a routine physical exam. Just saying it sounds very simple, but in reality, this is a very intricate process that involves the cooperation and coordination of many different groups of people. Anytime an animal at the Zoo is under general anesthesia, as they typically are with full physicals, the goal is … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, December 19"

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"