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Hello everyone! My name is Martie, and I am a seasonal keeper on the Primate Care Team. During my time here, I have had the privilege to learn and witness so much, but one of the most amazing things I’ve gotten to see are the ultrasounds the animal care team is able to perform on … Continue reading "Seeing a gorilla ultrasound"

Find your new best friend among over 100 adoptable dogs just outside the Zoo on April 27. Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta, from … Continue reading "ZooPaws Pet Adoption Event"

Find your new best friend among over 100 adoptable dogs just outside the Zoo on April 27. Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta, from … Continue reading "ZooPaws Pet Adoption Event"

It’s been a little while since I’ve had the chance to train with Ya Lun and Xi Lun. While I was in PandaLand this week, I had the opportunity  to do several sessions with the two of them. They both picked up right where we left off and then some. The behavior that I am … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 15"

My name is Jenny, and I am a Swing Keeper. I am a new addition to the Ambassador Animals Team, but I am not the only new addition. In March 2019 the team got to welcome the births of two new chinchilla kits! Hopefully many will have seen the photos on Zoo Atlanta Facebook, Instagram … Continue reading "Helping give chinchilla kits a great start"

Ever heard that the lion is the “King of the Jungle?” Well, the lion is actually the King of the Savanna. The African lion can be found in the forests and grasslands of eastern, middle, southern and western Africa. Lions are carnivores, meaning they only eat meat! They are what are known as apex predators. … Continue reading "Animal Highlight: Lion"

Why Safari Camp? Safari Camp immerses children into the world of wildlife conservation as they connect with the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and the team members who care for them. Our goal is to ensure that campers develop their own passion about wildlife and understand their responsibility to protect and preserve our natural wonders. Each week, … Continue reading "Summer Safari Camp: An Experience of a Lifetime"

Professional Learning opportunities at Zoo Atlanta are specifically designed to engage educators in learning activities created to meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence. In our workshops, educators will explore dynamic concepts and topics through science and engineering practices. Each Professional Learning opportunity is created with the intention that educators will not only leave with an … Continue reading "Professional Learning at Zoo Atlanta"

At Zoo Atlanta, we care for creatures big and small. This includes our pollinators! Everything from bees to butterflies can find a bloom to perch on here at the Zoo, and YOU could be their next landing spot with your very own pollinator garden! Why plant for pollinators? Many pollinators, such as bees, are considered … Continue reading "Bee-autiful Blossoms!"

Rachel McRobb of Conservation South Luangwa speaks on efforts to protect elephants and other wildlife on April 23. Zoo Atlanta is proud to host Rachel McRobb, Chief Executive Officer of Conservation South Luangwa, as she presents “Protecting South Luangwa, one of Africa’s most wild and spectacular National Parks,” on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta presents “Protecting South Luangwa”"