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Most people are affected by pollination every day, and many don’t even think about it. Almost everyone realizes that honey is the direct result of bees, but what about apples? What about avocados? Almonds? All of these foods and so many others are the literal fruits of pollinators’ hard work. In fact, animal or insect … Continue reading "Protecting our pollinators"

Hey friends, it’s Allie from the Gorilla Care Team, and today I’m going to teach you all about gorillas and their social dynamics! If you’ve ever been to Zoo Atlanta, you might have noticed that each habitat houses a different group of gorillas. Here, we have three bachelor groups and two family groups (one of … Continue reading "Exploring gorilla group dynamics"

With the end of a nice, cool spring comes the beginning of summer and elephant mud baths – lots of them. Living in Georgia, the elephants at Zoo Atlanta, Kelly and Tara, are lucky enough to have a substrate that is perfect for making the muddiest of mud wallows. Our famous red Georgia clay is … Continue reading "The wellness benefits of mud"

Blue-throated macaws are often called barba azul in Spanish, meaning “blue beard,” because of the bright blue coloration covering their throats. They play an important role in the ecosystem as seed dispersers. These intelligent and colorful birds are critically endangered and threatened by habitat loss and the illegal pet trade.

Elephant tusks are some of the most valuable commodities on Earth for poachers engaged in the illegal ivory trade. Tens of thousands of elephants are killed for their tusks each year to be valued on a global scale. The U.S. remains one of the world’s largest importers of ivory. The illegal ivory trade is more than just devastating for elephant populations. Funds from the trade enable the trafficking of illegal drugs and firearms. The trade is also highly sophisticated, with poachers using their own technology to avoid detection.

See artists at work during Paint-Out Week, June 3 through June 7. WHAT: Wildlife and the natural world are sources of inspiration at Art Gone Wild, Zoo Atlanta’s signature celebration of art. The sixth-annual event kicks off with Paint-Out Week, coming up Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7, 2019. Paint-Out Week Art Gone Wild … Continue reading "Art Gone Wild at Zoo Atlanta"

What is the first thing that comes to mind about reptiles and amphibians? Probably it is the term “cold-blooded.” Most of us have learned that one component of being a reptile or amphibian is being “cold-blooded.” And what are mammals and birds? Why, “warm-blooded” of course. If you’ll indulge me for a few moments (okay, … Continue reading "Cold-blooded: What’s it mean?"

Just as quickly as shoot season arrived, it is officially over. Bamboo shoots are seasonal, arriving in the spring/early summer, and we fed the giant pandas the last of our supply a few days ago. We have begun offering mature bamboo again, more specifically a species called yellow groove (Phyllostachys aureosulcata). The pandas are slowly … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 29"

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or are a long-time Member of Zoo Atlanta, the geocaching program provides guests with a new and fun way to explore the Zoo! Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt in which the journey is often worth just as much or more than the “treasure” that is found. There … Continue reading "Geocaching – A New Way to Explore the Zoo"

Here at Zoo Atlanta, we are excitedly awaiting the opening of our new African Savanna! It will be home to our new African elephant habitat. The elephants will roam a new and expanded habitat with dynamic and enriching features designed specifically for their species. Some highlights include a pond with 360-degree access, waterfalls, and a … Continue reading "Animal Highlight: Elephants"