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“It’s a dinosaur! It’s a dinosaur bone!” A boy around 6 years old shouts excitedly as he points at the black bear skull sitting atop one of our educational carts. “That’s a great guess! Tell me why do you think it’s a dinosaur?” I tell him with a smile before starting a series of questions … Continue reading "Beneficial Bones and Sensational Skulls"

Did you know habitat loss is the leading cause of extinction in animal species? It is a main issue for 85 percent of all threatened animal species. What causes habitat loss? There are many causes of habitat loss, including land conversion for development from growing populations, mining for materials, harvesting lumber for paper products and, … Continue reading "What causes habitat loss?"

Bonnie, an 18-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth, gave birth to an infant on November 4, 2018. The newborn, who is the second offspring of Bonnie and 25-year-old male Cocoa, is doing well and is bonding with its mother in the sloths’ behind-the-scenes indoor area. While sloths are famous for their slow movements, sloth development moves at … Continue reading "Infant sloth born at Zoo Atlanta"

Hello! Brittney Lie Tjauw here. I’m a member of the Primate Team, and today I’ll be talking a little bit about some of my favorite primates, lemurs! This past Saturday, we observed World Lemur Day here at the Zoo. So, just in case you were unable to attend, I will fill you in what you … Continue reading "World Lemur Day 2018"

Some people (and animals) like warm temperatures. Other people, like myself (and other animals) like cooler weather. With their dense fur coat, the cooler the weather, the happier giant pandas are! The weather in Atlanta has been blissfully cool this week, and that means we have been able to utilize the outdoor habitats all day, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 2"

Zoo Atlanta is a certified sensory inclusive destination. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an exclusive and seamless experience for all guests. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing … Continue reading "Sensory-processing Needs"

Take an exciting first look with us! New computer-generated concepts of Savanna Hall, under construction now with the ongoing revitalization of the former Cyclorama building, give us an inspiring glimpse into the many possibilities of what will soon be Atlanta’s newest special events destination. Savanna Hall, which will be open for events in spring 2020, … Continue reading "A sneak-peek at Savanna Hall"

Hello from PandaLand! It’s been what feels like an eternity since I last worked with the giant pandas, and what a treat it is. As you may recall from previous updates, Lun Lun has been experiencing a pseudopregnancy, so has been spending more time behind the scenes lately. If you visited the Zoo on Tuesday, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 17"

Hello! As with all of my colleagues here, professional development is hugely important to me. I have been away from the Zoo for the past 2 weeks for two amazing opportunities! First, at the end of September I went to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference. Zoo Atlanta is an accredited member … Continue reading "The importance of professional development"

Name: Marieke Cassia Gartner Position Title: Post-doctoral research fellow Education: PhD in psychology Hometown: New York, NY Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 2 weeks! (start date September 10) Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I will be creating an animal welfare program for the Zoo, working with animals … Continue reading "Career Corner: Research & Conservation"