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Milestones for Kiazi the southern white rhino
As you may recall from a previous Keeper Stories, Zoo Atlanta recently welcomed a new arrival: southern white rhino Kiazi! Kiazi recently finished her quarantine period, which is standard for all new arrivals here at Zoo Atlanta. Due to this quarantine period, Kiazi has yet to share space with Mumbles, the Zoo’s male southern white … Continue reading "Milestones for Kiazi the southern white rhino"
Winter is coming
Hello, readers! I’m Josh, a member of the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I can’t believe that we are already approaching the winter season. It feels like just yesterday that the temperatures were in the 90s, but that’s Georgia weather for you. While the seasons find a way to sneak up on us, the … Continue reading "Winter is coming"
Why zoos matter
One common thread in my interactions with our audiences is that many people believe that zoos exist to entertain an audience. And while we hope our visitors do have a great time while they’re here, entertainment is not our purpose. Our purpose is a vision. Zoo Atlanta exists because we envision a world where humans and wildlife … Continue reading "Why zoos matter"
What is a hero?
“I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb.” – Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man himself said that. When you hear the word hero, who do you think of? Maybe superheroes like Iron Man or Wonder Woman, or those who protect or rescue people like firefighters or doctors and nurses, … Continue reading "What is a hero?"
It’s a deer … it’s a rabbit … no, it’s a mara!
Hello! I’m Sarah, a member of the Outback Station Care Team here at the Zoo. My department is mostly known for our goats, sheep, pigs, and alpacas, but just up the hill from the petting zoo is one of my personal favorite animals that we take care of. It’s probably one most people have never … Continue reading "It’s a deer … it’s a rabbit … no, it’s a mara! "
Changing seasons with Ipa and Nema
With the change of the season, it’s time for an update on our favorite golden lion tamarin twins! Ipa and Nema are just over 8 months old now. They are about 600 grams each, which is within 100 grams of their parents’ weight! Even though they are pretty much adult tamarins, they are still experiencing … Continue reading "Changing seasons with Ipa and Nema"