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Hey there! I’m Kelly, and I’m a primary keeper on the meat-eating side of the Carnivore Team. That means I spend most of my days hanging out with the lions, fossa and other meat-eaters. For the last two weeks, I’ve been fortunate enough to train with the bamboo-eaters. It’s definitely a whole new world! I … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, February 8"

Hey everyone, my name is Bret Pilney, and I work in the Primate Department as a Keeper I. I mainly work with the orangutans, but every once in a while I help out in gorillas and in our small African primate area whenever they might need a hand. That being said, for this blog I … Continue reading "How my job helps me live a better life"

You may know that neither giant pandas nor red pandas can chew with their mouths closed, because their jaw muscles attach to a ridge on top of their heads called a sagittal crest. But did you also know that they can slurp their water into their mouths like you and I? Unlike other carnivores, who … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 6"

Looking to continue your New Year’s resolutions of reducing your carbon footprint? This month is the perfect place to continue or start! February brings one of the largest consumer holidays of the year, Valentine’s Day. Americans spent $19.6 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2018, with the average American spending about $163 on the day. That’s … Continue reading "Make your Valentine’s Day sustainable"

Being an animal care professional at Zoo Atlanta is a lot of fun. One acquires many skills while working in such a unique profession. Most of that knowledge is obtained from a four-year college degree; however, many other of the “odd” skills a keeper comes to possess are learned on the job and, although it … Continue reading "Hidden skills of an animal care professional"

At Zoo Atlanta we are lucky to have an amazing group of Veterinary Team members as part of our Animal Care Team. They work closely with us to ensure all of the animals here at the Zoo receive top-notch care. We are always collaborating with them to train new behaviors that help us monitor the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, February 4"

Record amount recycled as January 19 event contributes to the “greening” of Super Bowl LIII. WHAT: The Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally hosted at Zoo Atlanta on January 19 was the most successful to date, resulting in the collection of 42,446 pounds of E-Waste for recycling. Zoo Atlanta teamed up with the National Football League, … Continue reading "Record for Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally"

Record amount recycled as January 19 event contributes to the “greening” of Super Bowl LIII. The Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally hosted at Zoo Atlanta on January 19 was the most successful to date, resulting in the collection of 42,446 pounds of E-Waste for recycling. Zoo Atlanta teamed up with the National Football League, Verizon … Continue reading "Record for Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally"

Wet, icy, wintry weather recently threatened to strike Atlanta for the first time in 2019! Due to anticipation of inclement weather, Zoo Atlanta was closed yesterday, but this didn’t mean the animals were left to fend for themselves! We have a very dedicated animal care team at the Zoo, and neither rain, sleet, snow, sun, … Continue reading "Panda updates – Wednesday, January 30"

Another lappet-faced vulture breeding season is underway, and another chapter is being written in the love story that is Amana and Anubis trying to get it right. This pair of vultures has called Zoo Atlanta home since 2010, and for the past nine years, their care team has been very patiently waiting for them to … Continue reading "Amana and Anubis: The saga continues"