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Every life at the Zoo is a story worth sharing, but his story was once told so widely and passionately that it ignited a national movement that touched two coasts. From the jungles of Africa to the shores of the Pacific Northwest to The Ford African Rain Forest at Zoo Atlanta, his life has been a symbol of the way animals shape our lives – and the power we have to shape theirs.

Last week I had the honor of presenting a private animal encounter for birthday girl Chrissie Fit of the “Pitch Perfect 3” cast. Just more proof that I have the best job on the planet! It was so much fun. The cast and crew were so friendly and took in the experience with as much … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, April 6"

It is amazing how fast time flies, especially as we see our young orangutans grow and develop! I can’t believe it has been almost two years since Keju was born at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Keju’s name means “cheese” in Indonesian, and she was named by the staff at Henry Vilas to honor her Wisconsin … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 4"

BREWERY LIST FLAMINGO PLAZA 1. New Realm Brewing Co. Psychedelic Rabbit IPA Hazy Like a Fox Hazy IPA 2. Stillfire Brewing College Dropout Lager Koastal Krush POG Mimosa Sour AFRICAN SAVANNA 3. Blake’s Cider Hard Cider Co. Key Lime Pie Cider Triple Jam Cider 4. Assorted Wines 5. Reformation Brewery Cold One Pilsner Reformation IPA … Continue reading "Brew Beer List"

Hello everybody. The name is Zach Bulich and I am a brand-new keeper in Zoo Atlanta’s Herpetology Department. In this story, I plan on telling you a little about myself and the animals I have cared for and will be caring for. When it has come to animals I cared for at my previous job … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, March 30"

Move over, Marvin the muntjac, there are some new kids in the Hoofstock Barn! They go by the names of Perkins and Blue. They are our kori bustard chicks that hatched last spring. You can see their parents, Snake and Tuza, between the savanna and duiker habitats. Why would the Hoofstock Barn become a home … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, March 28"

Zoo Atlanta prepares to say farewell to Andazi the rhino; The mother of the first rhino calf ever born at the Zoo will soon begin a new chapter in Arkansas Andazi, a 10-year-old female eastern black rhinoceros, will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo, with a new chance to contribute to … Continue reading "Saying farewell to Andazi the rhino"

Zoo Atlanta prepares to say farewell to Andazi the rhino; The mother of the first rhino calf ever born at the Zoo will soon begin a new chapter in Arkansas Andazi, a 10-year-old female eastern black rhinoceros, will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo, with a new chance to contribute to … Continue reading "Saying farewell to Andazi the rhino"

Now that our two little girls have mastered the running thing, the climbing thing, and the exploring thing in their indoor habitat, it is time they took the next step and tried to do all of that stuff outside. This week we will begin “cub proofing” one of the pandas’ outdoor habitats in order to … Continue reading "Panda Update – Wednesday, March 22"

As we approach Spring Break week here at the Zoo, you may notice a few changes around in some of the bird habitats, including some changes to the type of material that we are now using for the floors of our habitats. The Bird Department loves to use this time of the year as an … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, March 21"