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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"

Hey all! I thought with the holiday season in full force, it would be a great time to focus on some of the things that I am thankful for this year. I am a keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and while I spend most of my time up at the World of Wild Theater … Continue reading "Why I’m thankful"

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December is filled with activity here in Pandas. The bears love the cold creeping in as the holidays approach. This week, the giant pandas enjoyed some well-crafted holiday themed enrichment, courtesy of our Volunteer Team. They enjoyed “scent”cicles, red and green paper chains, snowmen made of paper … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, December 5"

Coyotes have been moving into cities such as Atlanta and adapting to different landscapes for at least the last century. While this can create challenges for residents, coyotes also provide important benefits for the health of our ecosystems and management of rodent populations. Learning to coexist with coyotes will provide a safe space for you, … Continue reading "Coexist with Coyotes"