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Kudzoo was the firstborn offspring of Willie B. Like her mother Choomba, she has a dominant personality and a bit of a bossy streak. She can be recognized by her dark hair and boxy body shape.  She is very intelligent and has created her own vocalization to get the keepers’ attention.

Willie B., Jr. is the only male offspring of his famous late father, and he’s an exact likeness of Willie B. He’s a very large silverback with a playful, silly streak, sometimes running backward, playing in water, or sliding down wet hillsides. He currently lives in a family group with three females – Amari, Kambera, … Continue reading "Willie B., Jr. (Kidogo)"

A grandchild of the legendary late Willie B., Anaka was the 22nd gorilla born in The Ford African Rain Forest. She has a unique pink and white pigmentation in her fingers and a very unique personality, often barking at her mom and others to get a prime spot for food and juice. She is often … Continue reading "Anaka"

Madu serves an important role in the survival of her species by serving as an orangutan foster mother. Madu has done an excellent job in this role. Today, Madu is currently in the process of raising her fourth young orangutan, Keju, with the help of her keeper staff. Madu is also a computer whiz and … Continue reading "Madu"

He was also the first offspring of Miri and Sulango, as well as the first orangutan to participate in an awake cardiac ultrasound. Firsts all around! Today, Satu is growing into his adult self. Stop on by and watch his cheek pads grow for yourself!

Pelari is one of our youngest orangutans and is the son of Miri. Pelari is growing up fast and starting to find his way in the world. Pelari has become more independent and can frequently be seen playing with Satu and climbing and swinging on the climber platforms and ropes.

Zazu has her own way of doing things. She likes to wash her food before she eats it. She likes to sing duets with her mate, Gumby. Zazu does all of the incubation while Gumby brings her nesting material and food. Zazu is the first one to run to the front of the habitat when … Continue reading "Zazu"

Born at Zoo Atlanta, but named after a national park in Madagascar. She has a very dark face and her eyes are more orange in color compared to her sister Luna’s eyes, which are more yellow. Female lemurs are more dominant then the males so you can typical see her and her sister more active during breeding season from … Continue reading "Malaky"

Treetop Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente The Zoo Atlanta experience will climb to new heights with the opening of an all-new aerial playground  In spring 2017, all wildlife enthusiasts who have ever admired the skills of tree-dwelling animals will have a chance to test their own skills with the opening of an all-new aerial playground: … Continue reading "Treetop Trail"

Love is in the air! Yep, even in the winter. Male opossums go through physiological changes during the winter months that we call rut. As hormones surge through their bodies, their minds are focused on one thing, and only one thing. They lose interest in food and spend hours simply wandering around, noses in the … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, January 12"