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Hi! I’m Channing, and I’m one of the newest faces on the Small African Primate and Sloth Care Team. Prior to moving to Atlanta, I was a Hoofstock and Elephant Keeper at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. While I miss working with hoofstock and elephants, I am excited to learn more about primates (and sloths, which … Continue reading "Learning more about sloths"

Last year about this time I told you about the banding workshop I was able to attend on Hurricane Island off the coast of Maine. Last week I was able to attend the advanced portion of the workshop, this time at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in northern Minnesota.  The workshops are hosted by … Continue reading "Learning more about bird banding"

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the first-annual Venomous Herpetology Symposium in Miami. What is the Venomous Herpetology Symposium, and why would anyone want to go? There were 169 people travelling from 13 different countries and several different US states to attend. Everyone there was a snake enthusiast. There were herpetologists … Continue reading "Learning more about venom"

My name is Bri, and I am interning in the Ambassador Animals Department this summer. It has been an incredible summer, and I am so sad to see it end. However, I am walking away from this experience with more information than I imagined. While I love the birds I have gotten to work with … Continue reading "Learning more about the work zoos do"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the world of Bioinspired Design   WHAT: Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day presented by PNC and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as leaders in education beyond … Continue reading "A DAY PACKED WITH LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND DISCOVERY AT ZOO ATLANTA ON MARCH 8"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the world of Bioinspired Design   WHAT: Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day presented by PNC and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners … Continue reading "A DAY PACKED WITH LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND DISCOVERY AT ZOO ATLANTA ON MARCH 8"

Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program in spring and summer 2025. The program will provide a week of Camp for 66 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN IN 2025"

Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program in spring and summer 2025. The program will provide a week of Camp for 66 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN IN 2025"

Hi folks! I’m Michelle, a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department. I work in Carnivores and Hoofstock, but I started out in our petting zoo area, Outback Station. I mention my history here because this February marks my 12th year at Zoo Atlanta, and I want to share 12 things I’ve learned in that time! Every animal … Continue reading "Twelve things I’ve learned in 12 years"

Imagine walking across a field in southern Georgia and encountering a giant seven-foot black snake basking in the sun, its scales shining with a rainbow of iridescence. Your first reaction might be fear, but to many, this is a beautiful sight. And to some, like the conservationists of the Orianne Society, it is a welcome … Continue reading "Learning to love eastern indigo snakes"