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Have you ever heard the phrase “endangered species” and wondered what it meant? It can be a bit confusing because there is not just ONE official “Endangered Species List.” Rather, there are many organizations throughout the world that classify species and determine their conservation status (or risk of extinction). It helps me to think about … Continue reading "What is an endangered species?"

Hello, my name is Sean, and I’m a member of the Small Primate Care Team. Have you heard of the term propping? For animal care professionals, “propping” refers to the furniture within a habitat or behind-the-scenes indoor night area, including branches, ropes, hammocks, etc. We try to re-prop once or twice a year to create … Continue reading "Propping for geriatric primates"

Many years ago, 2002 to be exact, I started working here at Zoo Atlanta with giant pandas. I had previously worked with other bears, so I thought giant pandas would be about the same, but I was wrong. These bears were something else entirely their own. I became fascinated by them and all their strange … Continue reading "Growing my connection to red pandas through the Red Panda Network"

Hello, my name is Claire, and I am part of the Herpetology Team at Zoo Atlanta. I am lucky enough to get to take care of a very cool, seldom seen snake that is native to Georgia called the mole kingsnake (Lampropeltis rhombomaculata). It is also called the northern mole kingsnake, the blotched kingsnake, or … Continue reading "The super cool but seldom seen mole kingsnake"

On this day, as we come together to Keep the Five Alive, we pause to recognize not only the five remaining species of rhinoceros on our planet, but also the collective responsibility we share to ensure their survival. For me, this work is deeply personal, rooted in both my professional journey and a longstanding commitment … Continue reading "Keep the Five Alive on Five Five"

While we’re likely done with truly cool weather here in Atlanta for a season or two, we didn’t want to miss sharing what we’ve learned in recent months about the ways the non-human primates at the Zoo adapt socially during cool temperatures. Read on to learn more! As Atlanta’s temperatures dip, primates at the Zoo … Continue reading "Staying warm together"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Boon, an 8-year-old female clouded leopard, to the animal population. Boon arrived in Atlanta on April 14, 2026, from the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Despite the species name, clouded leopards are not true leopards; … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOON THE CLOUDED LEOPARD"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Boon, an 8-year-old female clouded leopard, to the animal population. Boon arrived in Atlanta on April 14, 2026, from the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Despite the species name, clouded leopards are not true leopards; … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Boon the clouded leopard"

Zoo Atlanta is honored to host Andro Vos, CEO and Founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy based in South Africa, as the featured speaker of the 2026 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture. Mr. Vos will present Wildlife Forensic Academy: A Call to Action on Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Michael … Continue reading "Wildlife Forensic Academy – A Call to Action"

Zoo Atlanta is honored to host Andro Vos, CEO and Founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy based in South Africa, as the featured speaker of the 2026 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture. Mr. Vos will present Wildlife Forensic Academy: A Call to Action on Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Michael … Continue reading "Wildlife Forensic Academy – A Call to Action"