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Hello everyone! To be honest, I’ve had a little bit of “writer’s block” in trying to come up with a subject for my final Keeper Stories Blog of 2023. The year has certainly had a number of events. Many exciting or fun, many memorable, and some that have been less than ideal. There are a … Continue reading "The “festive lizard”"

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be discarded with the holiday wrapping. Now entering its fourth week, IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power is a mile-long stroll of nighttime inspirations in the form of more than 200 all-new lanterns showcasing the flora and … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be discarded with the holiday wrapping. Now entering its fourth week, IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power is a mile-long stroll of nighttime inspirations in the form of more than 200 all-new lanterns showcasing … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hello! This is Nicole from the Panda Care Team. With Thanksgiving having happened recently, and with the holiday season underway, now’s a great time to talk about how our Panda Care Team provides the same care and enrichment for the giant pandas on holidays as we would on any other day of the year. Regardless of … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, December 4"

Hello! My name is Jake Bedenbaugh, and I am a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. As a dedicated animal care professional at Zoo Atlanta, my days are filled with the incredible privilege of working alongside our vibrant population of orangutans. These majestic creatures never fail to captivate me with their … Continue reading "Caring for amazing orangutans"

Year-old male represents one of the world’s rarest big cat species   ATLANTA – November 30, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Bob, a 1-year-old male Sumatran tiger, to the animal population. Bob arrived in the evening of November 29, 2023, from the Oklahoma City Zoo. His move was recommended by the Association of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOB THE SUMATRAN TIGER"

Year-old male represents one of the world’s rarest big cat species   ATLANTA – November 30, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Bob, a 1-year-old male Sumatran tiger, to the animal population. Bob arrived in the evening of November 29, 2023, from the Oklahoma City Zoo. His move was recommended by the Association of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOB THE SUMATRAN TIGER"

Thanksgiving means many things to many people, but the core of the holiday is a big meal shared with family and friends. Traditionally, of course, the meal is centered around a roasted turkey. Domestic turkeys were derived from our native wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), and are considered to be the same species. Turkeys apparently were … Continue reading "Who are you calling a turkey?"

Nighttime festival presented by Georgia Power features more than 200 all-new lanterns WHAT: The holidays glow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power, opening Monday evening, November 20, 2023. The signature nighttime experience comes to light with more than 200 all-new lanterns and scenes celebrating the splendors of nature and … Continue reading "HOLIDAY WONDERS ARE BACK WITH THE RETURN OF ILLUMINIGHTS"

Nighttime festival presented by Georgia Power features more than 200 all-new lanterns WHAT: The holidays glow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power, opening Monday evening, November 20, 2023. The signature nighttime experience comes to light with more than 200 all-new lanterns and scenes celebrating the splendors of nature and … Continue reading "HOLIDAY WONDERS ARE BACK WITH THE RETURN OF ILLUMINIGHTS"