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Hey everyone! Today I thought I’d share an update with you about how the warthogs are doing. Did you know a group of warthogs is called a sounder? And can you believe how big the piglets are now?! Now, they’re basically real-sized warthogs! Currently, all three girls weigh in around 100 pounds each. Female warthogs usually average around 165 pounds, with … Continue reading "Catching up with our warthog sounder"

May 28 event will feature the debut of Jackie’s Jam Habitat Lager Time is running out for tickets to Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 28, 2022. The signature Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition has a history of selling out in the days before the event, and advance tickets are strongly encouraged. The 21-and-up … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

Hello again everyone! Lauren Wilson here to tell you more about the ins and outs that go into the Bird Department’s breeding season here at Zoo Atlanta. In my last blog, we discussed everything about nests, including nest types, nest materials, and what the Bird Team does to ensure each species of bird has what … Continue reading "Bird Breeding Season: Eggs"

Hi everyone, I’m Claire from the Bird Team! Since this is my first Keeper Stories Blog, I thought I’d talk about my favorite subject to teach about birds: Breathing! For us, breathing is a bidirectional flow. We breathe in, air goes to our lungs, we breathe out, and the air leaves our lungs. This means … Continue reading "Breathe in, breathe out"

THE BEASTLY FEAST RETURNS FOR AN ELEGANT “WALK ON THE WILD SIDE” Ford Motor Company Fund served as Presenting Sponsor in 37th year of support ATLANTA – May 17, 2022 – One of Atlanta’s most anticipated black-tie galas returned on Saturday, May 7, at the 2022 Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta. Ford Motor Company … Continue reading "Beastly Feast returns for “A Walk on the Wild Side”"

One of Atlanta’s most anticipated black-tie galas returned on Saturday, May 7, at the 2022 Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, served as the event’s Presenting Sponsor, marking Ford’s 37th year of support for The Beastly Feast. The 2022 event, “A Walk on the … Continue reading "Beastly Feast returns for “A Walk on the Wild Side”"

Hi everyone, it’s Courtney again from the Orangutan Care Team! Today I wanted to talk about what a typical day looks like as a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. You probably have some sort of an idea of what we do throughout the day, but I wanted to give some … Continue reading "A day in the life of the Orangutan Care Team"

ATLANTA’S WILDEST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRADITION RETURNS AT BREW AT THE ZOO WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 28, 2022. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling of more than 70 beers and wines, with a wide variety of craft options from many of Georgia’s favorite … Continue reading "Atlanta’s wildest Memorial Day Weekend tradition returns"

A man in a suit with a Park Avenue address folds a newspaper under his arm. He addresses his personal assistant, “Do you know what my father said to me when I was 6 years old?” He continues, “He said, ‘Son, stocks may rise and fall. Utilities and transportation systems may collapse. People are no … Continue reading "Why can’t the chicken cross under the road? Or over it?"

By now, you probably know how fundamental research is to Zoo Atlanta’s mission. Research helps us better understand and provide stewardship for the animals in our care, and it provides us with valuable insights that enable us to protect their counterparts in the wild. However, you might not know that the Zoo’s research practices include … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta’s University Partnerships"