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Shoes. An important part of any animal care professional’s tool kit is their shoes, and this is a subject that you are likely to see some of the most opinions on, well, outside of which type of work lunch is best (the correct answer to that is: free). To take the best care of their … Continue reading "Shoes matter!"

As we continue to reflect on the legacy of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda program, a major theme that springs to mind is, of course, conservation. A lot has changed for giant pandas on a global scale since Lun Lun and Yang Yang arrived in Atlanta in 1999. Perhaps most notably, in 2016 the IUCN (International … Continue reading "25 Years of Panda Conservation"

Hey everyone, Taylor here from the Carnivore Team! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer so far and staying cool! I cannot believe we are halfway through this year already, and at the halfway point to Christmas! Which I suppose is fitting … because for our Malayan sun bears, Xander and Sabah, Christmas … Continue reading "An early holiday gift for sun bears"

Birds are such incredible animals, and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out what is going on – whether it’s a behavior they are presenting or a chance to explore why some birds look the way that they do. I am sure that some of you who have … Continue reading "Sunbathing and crazy coloration: A few favorite bird fake-outs"

It’s a momentous year for Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda program. As we anticipate the pandas’ travels to China later this year, we’re also filled with gratitude as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the giant panda program at Zoo Atlanta. This is an extraordinary legacy, not just in the immense joy the pandas have spread … Continue reading "Celebrating 25 years of pandas"

Happy Pride Month! As a wildlife conservation organization, we here at Zoo Atlanta are in constant awe of the natural world’s incredible diversity. Our Earth benefits immensely from the unique attributes not just of different species, but of each individual. It takes all types to form the complex webs that not only maintain ecosystems, but … Continue reading "Celebrating LGBTQIA+ conservationists"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 years … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DR. GINA FERRIE"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Dr. Gina Ferrie"