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Reptiles and amphibians are still an understudied group of animals, and as herpetology keepers, we are constantly trying to learn more about the animals in our care. Sometimes caring for these animals can be tricky because we simply do not have all the answers to the questions we ask. But we have learned that their … Continue reading "How field work helps husbandry"

One Health is an approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human health to the health of animals, plants, and the environment. One Health is closely tied to conservation, as conservation is literally the care of our natural resources. Today, the natural resources on Earth are being degraded by the expansion of humans to all corners … Continue reading "Inclusive conservation: local communities at the center"

My name is Danielle, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I am writing my blog today about an exciting time in the Hoofstock Department, southern white rhino introductions. Zoo Atlanta had the pleasure of receiving a male southern white rhino named Mumbles in 2020. When he arrived, we … Continue reading "Behind the scenes with rhino intros"

What is “Dynamic Pricing?” Dynamic Pricing means the prices for general admission tickets will change from day to day. Ticket prices may be higher on holidays, school breaks, and weekends when we typically see higher attendance. Ticket prices may be lower if you purchase further in advance and on days when the Zoo is less … Continue reading "Dynamic Pricing FAQs"

If you have visited the Zoo recently, you may have noticed that Jackie is a bit more active these days. This could be attributed to a few things. For one, red pandas are native to high elevations of the Himalayas. As such, the cold weather we have been experiencing is perfect for him! However, one … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 31"

We are all familiar with the astrological zodiac signs. While not necessarily based in science, they can shed some light on our personality traits. Whether you agree on them or not is entirely up to you. But in Wieland Wildlife Home, our animals let their personalities shine. See which animal you align with! Aries: Slash, … Continue reading "What’s your zodiac in Wieland Wildlife Home?"

Ozzie, whose given name was Ozoum, was the last surviving member of the founding group of gorillas who made up the origin of Zoo Atlanta’s gorilla program. Ozzie and his peers arrived in the 1980s, at the time of the landmark Ford African Rain Forest. At the time of the arrival of these groups of … Continue reading "Ozoum (Ozzie)"

In my January 2020 blog, I covered some of the basics of how taxonomists go about creating scientific names for species. A recent discussion at the Zoo got me thinking about how we go about creating the common names for species. There are lots of arcane rules, and a few time-honored traditions, regarding scientific names. … Continue reading "What’s in a common name for species?"

The Zoo Atlanta family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, at 61. The oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta and the third-oldest gorilla in the world, Ozzie was found deceased by his care team on January 25, 2022. Ozzie’s cause of death is not yet known. He exhibited decreased … Continue reading "Ozzie, world’s oldest male gorilla, has died"

The Zoo Atlanta family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, at 61. The oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta and the third-oldest gorilla in the world, Ozzie was found deceased by his care team on January 25, 2022. Ozzie’s cause of death is not yet known. He exhibited decreased … Continue reading "Ozzie, world’s oldest male gorilla, has died"