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The Zoo Atlanta family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Choomba, a 59-year-old female western lowland gorilla, on January 13, 2022. The second-oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, Choomba was also the fourth-oldest gorilla in the world. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been monitoring Choomba closely in recent days following a marked … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta mourns the passing of Choomba"

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Wilson, and this is my very first Keeper Stories blog! I am the Associate Curator of Birds at Zoo Atlanta so, while not technically a keeper, I have the amazing job of managing the Bird Team as well as the birds at the Zoo. I thought it might be … Continue reading "What does a zoological curator do?"

The coming nights are the last chances to experience IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival, open most nights through January 16. Capacity is limited, and advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ups are welcome if capacity allows, but are not guaranteed. Zoo Atlanta partnered with Hanart Culture to present the new experience, which opened … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Congo, Cameroon, Brazil, Cambodia, and here at home in Georgia. Projects for loggerhead sea turtles, red pandas, eastern box turtles, gorillas, drill monkeys, giant armadillos, and clouded leopards are the 2022 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment … Continue reading "2022 Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund Programs"

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Congo, Cameroon, Brazil, Cambodia, and here at home in Georgia. Projects for loggerhead sea turtles, red pandas, eastern box turtles, gorillas, drill monkeys, giant armadillos, and clouded leopards are the 2022 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment … Continue reading "2022 Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund Programs"

Hey there, it’s Cassie from the Gorilla Care Team with an update on Willie B., Jr.’s group! Can you believe it’s been almost a full year since we welcomed Shalia, Kambera, and Amari to Zoo Atlanta to join Willie B., Jr.?  The formation of the group has gone very well, albeit a little slower than … Continue reading "Willie B., Jr. and the formation of his troop"

Hello! I’m Sarah, a member of the Outback Station Care Team here at the Zoo. My department is mostly known for our goats, sheep, pigs, and alpacas, but just up the hill from the petting zoo is one of my personal favorite animals that we take care of. It’s probably one most people have never … Continue reading "It’s a deer … it’s a rabbit … no, it’s a mara! "

With the change of the season, it’s time for an update on our favorite golden lion tamarin twins! Ipa and Nema are just over 8 months old now. They are about 600 grams each, which is within 100 grams of their parents’ weight! Even though they are pretty much adult tamarins, they are still experiencing … Continue reading "Changing seasons with Ipa and Nema"

Atlanta’s newest seasonal experience will make its debut with a stunning visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world. IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival opens to the public on the evening of Monday, November 22, 2021. IllumiNights is presented by Georgia Power, with additional support from Beacon Sponsor PNC. Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Now open: IllumiNights at the Zoo"

Have you ever watched a giant panda eat? If so,  you are aware that their ears move when they chew. This is because their jaw muscles are attached to the top of their head, at the sagittal crest, which is a part of their skull. This gives them incredible jaw strength allowing them to crush through … Continue reading "Panda updates – Wednesday, November 17"