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My name is Bri, and I am interning in the Ambassador Animals Department this summer. It has been an incredible summer, and I am so sad to see it end. However, I am walking away from this experience with more information than I imagined. While I love the birds I have gotten to work with … Continue reading "Learning more about the work zoos do"

Traditional dance, music, demonstrations and more at a two-day cultural heritage festival on July 28 and 29. WHAT: Travel the globe at the third annual Wild World Weekend, a two-day cultural heritage festival at Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. The event will highlight the dynamic cultures and rich biodiversity of … Continue reading "Around the globe at Wild World Weekend"

In our mammal-oriented existence, as mammals ourselves, it’s easy to get lazy and assume that all animals function like some version of ourselves. A visit to the Zoo should instantly deter those thoughts, but the differences can get weirder if we go inside some animals. A key function of blood, or hemolymph as the similar … Continue reading "Green blood?!"

Partnership with Zambia-based Conservation South Luangwa aligns with a new Conservation Strategic Action Plan. In a substantial new commitment to wildlife conservation, Zoo Atlanta announces a new partnership with Conservation South Luangwa to protect African elephants and other species impacted by wildlife trafficking and human-wildlife conflict. The partnership represents a significant step toward a goal … Continue reading "Exciting new commitment to elephant conservation"

Partnership with Zambia-based Conservation South Luangwa aligns with a new Conservation Strategic Action Plan. In a substantial new commitment to wildlife conservation, Zoo Atlanta announces a new partnership with Conservation South Luangwa to protect African elephants and other species impacted by wildlife trafficking and human-wildlife conflict. The partnership represents a significant step toward a goal … Continue reading "Exciting new commitment to elephant conservation"

As animal care professionals, we spend countless hours making sure the animals live the best life possible and form close bonds with each of them, but loss is inevitably part of our job and is arguably the toughest part of the job. You may have heard that recently we said goodbye to a member of … Continue reading "Caring for Bakairi"

We really aren’t joking when we say Ya Lun and Xi Lun are becoming quite the bamboo-eating machines! Much like their parents do, they spend the majority of their time these days munching away, taking breaks to nap, play, or interact with their care team for training sessions. One day last week before lunch, we … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, July 9"

Tuesday, July 3 Making sure the animals here at Zoo Atlanta stay cool and hydrated is a major part of an animal care professional’s job in the summer months. We ensure they are healthy and safe, especially with the heat we have been experiencing in Atlanta, Ga. Animal care teams across the Zoo are always … Continue reading "Keeping cool with summer fun"

Why are we talking about plastic? The creation and use of plastic negatively affects wildlife and their habitats, as well as our health and homes. Plastic is a durable material made to last forever, yet 33 percent of it is used just one time and then discarded. Unfortunately, plastic cannot biodegrade and only breaks down … Continue reading "Saving animals by saying no to straws"

Hello from PandaLand! It’s been awhile since I have worked more than a day here and there on giant panda routine, and this week I have the honor of spending my entire week with our black, white, and red bamboo-eaters! All of the pandas have been a bit finicky about eating the bamboo we have … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, June 27"