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Scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction, or pseudo-science. Legends inspire us, but irritate our sense of orderly data. But it can be fun to sleuth out the basis for some of these far-fetched creatures foisted on us by sometimes centuries of retold tales and lurid writings from previous centuries, not to mention … Continue reading "Halloween Research Edition! Vampires and other monsters"

Greetings from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! We are celebrating Croctober here at Zoo Atlanta, featuring our two west African slender-snouted crocodiles (Mecistops cataphractus) Meci and Babu. They are the first species you encounter upon entering Scaly Slimy Spectacular (as long as you keep your eyes peeled). The reason you may have trouble spotting them is because … Continue reading "Celebrating Croctober"

Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022 – An extraordinary visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world returns this holiday season with the second year of IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022 – An extraordinary visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world returns this holiday season with the second year of IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 6 on September 3, 2022. On Saturday, September 10, the Panda Care Team observed the birthday in a joint enrichment celebration also honoring the twins’ father, Yang Yang, who turned 25 on September 9. For the twins, special enrichment included ice “cakes” shaped as the numeral … Continue reading "THE ONLY GIANT PANDA TWINS IN THE U.S. CELEBRATE SIXTH BIRTHDAY"

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 6 on September 3, 2022. On Saturday, September 10, the Panda Care Team observed the birthday in a joint enrichment celebration also honoring the twins’ father, Yang Yang, who turned 25 on September 9. For the twins, special enrichment included ice “cakes” shaped as the numeral … Continue reading "THE ONLY GIANT PANDA TWINS IN THE U.S. CELEBRATE SIXTH BIRTHDAY"

Hey there fellow animal enthusiasts! Caitlin from the Orangutan Care Team, here to talk a little more about the enrichment we give our orangutans at the Zoo, but with a twist. I don’t know about everyone else, but I know I am incredibly excited for fall to come as it is my favorite season. So, … Continue reading "The wonderful world of orangutan enrichment"

It’s hard to believe, but September is already here! September is a busy month here on panda routine. You may have seen recently that Lun Lun celebrated her 25th birthday on August 25. This leads us into quite the whirlwind next few weeks. On September 3, Ya Lun and Xi Lun turn 6 years old. September 3 … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, August 31"

I am beyond proud of our Wieland Wildlife Home Team this past summer season! Memorial Day weekend we debuted a brand-new scripted presentation for our Amy’s Tree Theater that we certainly worked our tails off to make great for everyone. This show has been a long time in the making. A previous keeper wrote an … Continue reading "A successful summer at Amy’s Tree Theater"

Hi Everyone! Brooke from the Public Relations Team here. If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we often talk about the ways our everyday habits can have an impact on the environment. For example, did you know that the meat industry accounts for 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions? That number … Continue reading "Vegetarian Cookbooks for the Plant-Based Curious"