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The new members join the Zoo in a transformative era for the organization. The Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomes five new business and civic leaders with terms beginning in January 2019. New members are Shan Cooper, Executive Director, Atlanta Committee for Progress; Mike Dickerson, CEO, ClickDimensions; Lisa Laube, Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising … Continue reading "Board of Directors welcomes new Atlanta leaders"

We’re excitedly awaiting the opening of the new African Savanna this summer. In the meantime, we continue to take full advantage of being so close to the animals all day every day. We’re in the process of training several of the savanna animals on new behaviors. Our oldest giraffe, Abu, and the warthogs, Shirley and … Continue reading "Behind the scenes with the savanna animals"

After working with the giant pandas for over eight years, it can sometimes be challenging to come up with creative enrichment that I haven’t used before that will be stimulating for the bears. Lun Lun has had a tub full of water and apple pieces before, and she seems to thoroughly enjoy the challenge of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 13"

Hey everyone, my name is Bret Pilney, and I work in the Primate Department as a Keeper I. I mainly work with the orangutans, but every once in a while I help out in gorillas and in our small African primate area whenever they might need a hand. That being said, for this blog I … Continue reading "How my job helps me live a better life"

You may know that neither giant pandas nor red pandas can chew with their mouths closed, because their jaw muscles attach to a ridge on top of their heads called a sagittal crest. But did you also know that they can slurp their water into their mouths like you and I? Unlike other carnivores, who … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 6"

Wet, icy, wintry weather recently threatened to strike Atlanta for the first time in 2019! Due to anticipation of inclement weather, Zoo Atlanta was closed yesterday, but this didn’t mean the animals were left to fend for themselves! We have a very dedicated animal care team at the Zoo, and neither rain, sleet, snow, sun, … Continue reading "Panda updates – Wednesday, January 30"

Sometimes we take an opportunity to give the twins a chance to hang out in their behind-the-scenes areas as a change from the outdoor habitats or dayrooms. The twins enjoy being outside and in their climate-controlled dayrooms, and spend most of their time in these areas, but it’s also a treat for them to spend … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, January 11"

Exclusive seasonal discount on Zoo admission through February 28. WHAT: Wild Winter Days are here at Zoo Atlanta! Enjoy the Zoo’s cool-weather experiences at an exclusive seasonal discount. Now through February 28, 2019, general admission is 25 percent off across all categories. Giant pandas Lun Lun and Yang Yang and their youngest offspring, 2-year-old twins … Continue reading "Wild Winter Days at Zoo Atlanta"

Name: Malini Desai Position Title: Volunteen Education: Galloway School (High School), Looking at Duke, UGA, Colorado State, and Rice for college Hometown: Atlanta Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 3 years Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. Right now, I am working on a lot of things: college applications, … Continue reading "Career Corner: Volunteen with Malini"

We have a “secret” path we take when we feed and care for Idgie the red panda that is within our quarantine space so we don’t have to change our shoes. No other staff walks this path unless they’ve disinfected their shoes and are wearing booties. It also happens to be the quickest way to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – December, 12"