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Squirrel-sized “bintlets” will remain behind the scenes for several weeks ATLANTA – September 8, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome three new binturongs, born to mother Bramble on August 31, 2023. The newborns – which are known as bintlets – are the first offspring of Bramble and father Baloo and the first binturongs … Continue reading "BINTURONGS BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

In the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, a peculiar and captivating bird takes to the skies with its distinct appearance and unique behavior. Enter the wrinkled hornbill, a remarkable avian species that has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. With its unmistakable wrinkled casque and extraordinary nesting habits, this magnificent bird stands … Continue reading "The wrinkled hornbill: A fascinating forest dweller"

Have you ever made a family tree? You know, the diagram that uses horizontal lines to connect siblings and vertical lines to connect parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on? Just like we make family trees for the individual people we’re related to, we can make family trees for related species, too. And do you know … Continue reading "It’s All in the Family"

In our last blog post, we talked about some of the methodologies we use to study animal welfare. We often look at behavior, and physiological measures, as proxies for an animal’s state of mind. But scientists developed a test that can measure state of mind: the cognitive bias test. Cognitive bias is the effect of … Continue reading "Cognitive Bias"

Last month, the Zoo’s Lead Keeper of Carnivores and I had the opportunity to attend this year’s Felid Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) Conference hosted by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The Felid TAG Conference is an annual conference for those working with wild cat species worldwide. There are two components of the conference – the … Continue reading "Continuing education at the Felid TAG Conference"

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original founding member of its great ape population: Biji the Sumatran orangutan, age 52. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been treating the geriatric orangutan for advancing kidney failure, and due to her poor prognosis, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION"

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original founding member of its great ape population: Biji the Sumatran orangutan, age 52. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been treating the geriatric orangutan for advancing kidney failure, and due to her poor prognosis, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION"

In the eastern region of the country of Zambia, in southern Africa, lies the Luangwa Valley. This vast wilderness is home to iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and large herds of elephants. To preserve and protect this natural paradise, the South Luangwa National Park was established. South Luangwa National Park was established to … Continue reading "Conservation South Luangwa: Protecting elephants"

Giant pandas have so many fascinating traits – including a trait that mature female pandas experience once a year, pseudopregnancy. Mel S. shares more: “The key part of the word ‘pseudopregnancy’ is, of course, ‘pseudo,’ which is Latin for ‘not genuine or false.’ What this means for mature female pandas is that their bodies still … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 31"

The Rollins Animal Health Center will be a new center of excellence for veterinary care, technology, and scientific collaboration ATLANTA – July 28, 2023 – In its newest phase of transformation, Zoo Atlanta has begun construction on a new veterinary complex that will redefine standards of excellence in zoo animal medicine, state-of-the-art technology, research, and academic … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON VETERINARY COMPLEX"