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Hi everyone, my name is Sherri, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team! About two years ago, I wrote about Willie B. III and how excited the team was to watch him grow and learn. So today, I would like to follow up on that and give everyone a sneak peek as … Continue reading "Adventures in training with Willie B. III"

What’s your favorite endangered species? Maybe a charismatic mammal, an elusive reptile, or a graceful bird? What about a plant? There are many species of wildlife that are at risk of extinction, and this includes plants! We’ve highlighted a variety of species benefiting from Zoo Atlanta’s conservation partners this year, and this month, we want to share with you the important work being done right here in Georgia to study and conserve our native flora.  Thanks … Continue reading "Keeping Georgia green"

Jekyll Island is one of several islands on the coast of Georgia and is home of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC). But GSTC doesn’t just work with sea turtles – if you visit, you may also see gopher tortoises, box turtles, softshell turtles, American alligators, and the star of this show, diamondback terrapins.  Terrapins … Continue reading "What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common?"

At Zoo Atlanta, our mission is to pair innovation with responsible animal care. When those values meet, we can better understand the animals in our care and continue improving their welfare.   One recent example of this is our cognitive bias study with our three African lions – Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi – and was designed … Continue reading "Lions, construction, and cognitive bias, oh my! (Part 1)"

Georgia is home to a wide range of ecological habitats. From the temperate forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the salt marshes of the coastal plains, our state provides endless opportunities to explore the natural world. Each eco-region is home to its own wondrous diversity of wildlife, from one of the smallest turtles in … Continue reading "Conservation in Coastal Georgia"

Hello! Caitlin McGarrity from the Orangutan Care Team here!  In this Keeper Story, I wanted to highlight some of the ongoing conservation efforts for protecting wild orangutans in their natural habitat on the island of Borneo.  In July, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Borneo myself through my graduate school program Project Dragonfly.  … Continue reading "Borneo Earth Expedition"

One of the most unique features of cats is their rough tongue. I’m sure most pet cat owners have noticed this fact, but did you know that the rough tongue is a characteristic of all cats, from the largest lion or tiger down to the rusty spotted cat, Prionailurus rubiginosus, which is one of the … Continue reading "The amazing mechanics of cat tongues"

Beloved Zoo experience has been reimagined with new sights, facts about animal superpowers, and more   ATLANTA – August 28, 2025 – Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, Zoo Atlanta Members and guests can now hit the tracks on the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train at Zoo Atlanta.   The beloved train experience has … Continue reading "Ride the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train"

Beloved Zoo experience has been reimagined with new sights, facts about animal superpowers, and more   ATLANTA – August 28, 2025 – Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, Zoo Atlanta Members and guests can now hit the tracks on the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train at Zoo Atlanta.   The beloved train … Continue reading "Ride the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train"

If you’ve been keeping up with our Conservation Blogs this year, you may know that in 2025 we’ve been highlighting different ways that our team members support our conservation partners beyond the Zoo. This month, we’re putting a different spin on the phrase “beyond the Zoo.” We are focusing on YOU, and how YOU can … Continue reading "Beyond the Zoo … and You!"