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Zoo Atlanta welcomes Machi, a 45-year-old female western lowland gorilla, back to her hometown. Machi arrived in Atlanta on March 29, 2021, from Zoo Knoxville. Machi came to Zoo Atlanta with her mother, Choomba, in 1988 from Emory University’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center. She lived at the Zoo until 2013, when she moved to … Continue reading "Welcome Machi the gorilla back to Atlanta!"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Machi, a 45-year-old female western lowland gorilla, back to her hometown. Machi arrived in Atlanta on March 29, 2021, from Zoo Knoxville. Machi came to Zoo Atlanta with her mother, Choomba, in 1988 from Emory University’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center. She lived at the Zoo until 2013, when she moved to … Continue reading "Welcome Machi the gorilla back to Atlanta!"

As you’ve likely read in our recent panda updates, March marked breeding season for the giant pandas. Even though Lun Lun and Yang Yang are not breeding, we’ve still seen many natural behavioral changes. One change that is really interesting to me is that Lun Lun has become incredibly vocal! Usually Yang Yang is the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 31"

Orangutans are often regarded as being less vocal than the other members of the primate family. Though they may not speak up often, they are sure to get their point across when they do. This is especially the case for the male orangutan’s long call. This is primarily due to the fact that wild orangutans spend … Continue reading "The amazing orangutan long call"

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time, the Mangshan mountain pit viper! This nocturnal snake species is only found in the mountainous regions of Hunan and Guangdong in southern China. The elevations are 2,620–4,270 feet. So high! They can be found in … Continue reading "Beautiful and cryptic: the Mangshan mountain pit viper"

The newest addition to Zoo Atlanta’s suite of unforgettable behind-the-scenes animal experiences is an opportunity on a massive scale. Registration is now available for the all-new Rhino Wild Encounter. The program, which will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1 p.m., offers a chance to meet and feed Mumbles, the southern white rhino at … Continue reading "All-new Rhino Wild Encounter"

The newest addition to Zoo Atlanta’s suite of unforgettable behind-the-scenes animal experiences is an opportunity on a massive scale. Registration is now available for the all-new Rhino Wild Encounter. The program, which will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1 p.m., offers a chance to meet and feed Mumbles, the southern white rhino at … Continue reading "All-new Rhino Wild Encounter"

We’ve all seen it happen: Someone is walking confidently along when all of a sudden, WHAM! Walking into a closed glass door has likely happened to you or someone you know. When we hit these unmarked doors, the result is typically slight, temporary pain accompanied by major embarrassment. Now, imagine doing this at a high … Continue reading "Tips for preventing bird/window collisions"

Zoo Atlanta and the zoos and aquariums of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will benefit from “All Together for Animals,” an interactive virtual music benefit concert on March 31, 2021. The all-star benefit will feature streamed original performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter, and … Continue reading "All Together for Animals Virtual Concert"

Zoo Atlanta and the zoos and aquariums of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will benefit from “All Together for Animals,” an interactive virtual music benefit concert on March 31, 2021. The all-star benefit will feature streamed original performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter, and … Continue reading "All Together for Animals Virtual Concert"