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Hello. My name is Catie, and I’m a member of the Elephant Care Team. I’d like to tell you a little bit more about our profession as animal care professionals. One of the most common questions we’re asked is “how do I get a job like that?” This question often comes after a guest has … Continue reading "I have the best job in the world"

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"

Apply for seasonal positions on February 5. WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applicants are asked to bring a résumé. Zoo Atlanta expects to fill around 60 seasonal … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Job Fair"

One question animal department folks often get asked is, how did we get here? For some, there is a relatively straightforward answer: “I was in college, I love animals, I got an internship at Zoo Atlanta (or whatever zoo), then there was a keeper position open, and I got it!” In some cases, their career … Continue reading "A keeper’s journey to the Zoo"

Hi everyone, my name is Kyle Grace, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. While everyone spent the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family, an animal care professional’s job is never done. Here at Zoo Atlanta, we have a dedicated team of professionals. The animals still require the same high level of … Continue reading "We’re on the job every day"

Second-annual World Gorilla Day unites people around the world in highlighting conservation action. Zoo Atlanta observes World Gorilla Day on Saturday, September 22, 2018, joining an opportunity for people around the world to come together in celebrating gorillas and taking action to protect them in the wild. Zoo Atlanta was one of the first organizations … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta joins global celebration of gorillas"

Second-annual World Gorilla Day unites people around the world in highlighting conservation action. Zoo Atlanta observes World Gorilla Day on Saturday, September 22, 2018, joining an opportunity for people around the world to come together in celebrating gorillas and taking action to protect them in the wild. Zoo Atlanta was one of the first organizations … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta joins global celebration of gorillas"

How much do you know about bees? Bees are incredibly important to the planet, much more so than most people realize. By bees doing what they do best, flying around, spreading pollen and fertilizing plants, they provide 35 percent of the food we eat. So, if all the bees suddenly disappeared, we humans would experience … Continue reading "Join us for Pollinator Day!"

Do you love animals? Are you passionate about saving wildlife and wild places? Join the Zoo Volunteer Crew and be a part of the Zoo’s work to protect wildlife and wild places across the globe every day. From Family Volunteers to adult Docents, there are options that fit ages from 8 years old and up! … Continue reading "Join the Zoo Atlanta Volunteer Crew"

One of the nation’s foremost experts in his field, Joe was among the first responders to the crisis of global amphibian decline and is responsible for the naming of more than 40 new amphibian and reptile species. His research initiatives include biodiversity surveys in Latin America; biomechanics; natural history, ecological and taxonomic studies; and research and program development related to amphibian conservation. He is Past President of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the world’s largest academic herpetological society, and is an Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech University, where he teaches and supervises student research. He ... Continue reading Joe Mendelson, PhD