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Most people are affected by pollination every day, and many don’t even think about it. Almost everyone realizes that honey is the direct result of bees, but what about apples? What about avocados? Almonds? All of these foods and so many others are the literal fruits of pollinators’ hard work. In fact, animal or insect … Continue reading "Protecting our pollinators"

Hey friends, it’s Allie from the Gorilla Care Team, and today I’m going to teach you all about gorillas and their social dynamics! If you’ve ever been to Zoo Atlanta, you might have noticed that each habitat houses a different group of gorillas. Here, we have three bachelor groups and two family groups (one of … Continue reading "Exploring gorilla group dynamics"

See artists at work during Paint-Out Week, June 3 through June 7. WHAT: Wildlife and the natural world are sources of inspiration at Art Gone Wild, Zoo Atlanta’s signature celebration of art. The sixth-annual event kicks off with Paint-Out Week, coming up Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7, 2019. Paint-Out Week Art Gone Wild … Continue reading "Art Gone Wild at Zoo Atlanta"

What is the first thing that comes to mind about reptiles and amphibians? Probably it is the term “cold-blooded.” Most of us have learned that one component of being a reptile or amphibian is being “cold-blooded.” And what are mammals and birds? Why, “warm-blooded” of course. If you’ll indulge me for a few moments (okay, … Continue reading "Cold-blooded: What’s it mean?"

Just as quickly as shoot season arrived, it is officially over. Bamboo shoots are seasonal, arriving in the spring/early summer, and we fed the giant pandas the last of our supply a few days ago. We have begun offering mature bamboo again, more specifically a species called yellow groove (Phyllostachys aureosulcata). The pandas are slowly … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 29"

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or are a long-time Member of Zoo Atlanta, the geocaching program provides guests with a new and fun way to explore the Zoo! Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt in which the journey is often worth just as much or more than the “treasure” that is found. There … Continue reading "Geocaching – A New Way to Explore the Zoo"

Most people are affected by pollination every day, and many don’t even think about it. Almost everyone realizes that honey is the direct result of bees, but what about apples? What about avocados? Almonds? All of these foods and so many others are the literal fruits of pollinators’ hard work. In fact, animal or insect … Continue reading "Conservation Action: Pollinator"

When I was very young, I used to think that when birds molted their feathers it meant they dropped every feather at once and were running about looking like a plucked chicken. Thankfully, I quickly figured out that this was not the case. Feather molting in birds is a complicated process that can vary between … Continue reading "What does it mean when birds molt?"

The eastern indigo snake is native to Florida, southern Georgia and southern Alabama. These non-venomous snakes are the largest native snake in the U.S. (a large male can be 7–8 feet long!) and are solid black. But, if you look closely, you can see their scales are iridescent (word of the day) and reflect light … Continue reading "Saving icons of the longleaf pine forest"

Hi everyone, Ashley here! Spring has sprung, and I’m going to tell you all about how we work with the herd of Petting Zoo animals during our busy season. I am an Ambassador Animal Keeper in this area, so I get to work with all the goats and sheep down in the Children’s Zoo. If … Continue reading "Hello from the herd!"