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Attention all Scouts! Connect with nature and come take a walk on the wild side with Zoo Atlanta!

Hey all! Elephant Keeper Caleb here! With summer almost here, the Zoo’s elephants are spending less of their time inside the Zambezi Elephant Center and more time outside exploring their spacious outdoor habitats on the African Savanna! In the wild, African savanna elephants spend most of their lives walking long distances to find resources such … Continue reading "Specialized walkers"

One of Zoo Atlanta’s most popular in-person behind-the-scenes experiences is back and modified for safety with the return of Giant Panda Wild Encounters, now available for booking after a hiatus of more than a year. The experience, which features an educational exploration of the species and individuals at Zoo Atlanta and an opportunity to go … Continue reading "Panda Wild Encounters return; Toucan & Friends debuts"

Check out these sleeping beauties! Ya Lun and Xi Lun took a midday nap on their outdoor habitat structure. Lately, they’ve been chowing down on bamboo shoots, which are packed with nutrients and can be very filling. Sometimes the best cure for a stuffed belly is a good long nap. (photo: Heather R.) Trish J. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 10"

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Over here at Wieland Wildlife Home, we have been working closely with our Education Team to provide some great virtual programs to school kids of all ages (we have programming for students in grades pre-K through high school)! Each program has a different theme, and we are able to present an ambassador animal that fits … Continue reading "That’s the “tooth” of it"

All animals at Zoo Atlanta receive enrichment on a daily basis. We have a very robust Zoo-wide program for enrichment, which allows animals to demonstrate their species-specific behaviors while exercising choice over their activities.   Over at the red panda habitat, I put Jackie’s midday snack into a Kong ball. My goal was to solicit … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 5"

Warm weather and sunny days are just around the corner! This summer, revive a love for literature and connect with nature through a good book. With schools on summer break, this is a great time for kids (and adults) of all ages to relax, get outside, and read!  The Foolish Tortoise, Giraffes Can’t Dance, and Beckett … Continue reading "Wild summer reading"

Take flight with us this May as we learn more about the wildlife trade and how it affects birds. Why is it important? Birds are key components of healthy ecosystems, which we all benefit from. According to Birdlife International, of the 10,000 species of birds, 46% of them are negatively affected by human utilization.  What … Continue reading "Take flight in May"

May the 4th be with you and Happy Birthday, Chewie! Chewie the crowned lemur turns 2 years old today!  He is the second surviving offspring of Sava (mom) and Xonsu (dad) here at Zoo Atlanta. This year is especially exciting because Chewie is now a big brother to his younger sibling who was born April … Continue reading "Happy Birthday, Chewie!"