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Have you ever seen feathers all over a habitat at Zoo Atlanta and wondered if a bird exploded somewhere? I wouldn’t blame you for thinking that, but those feathers everywhere aren’t a bad thing! They are just a sign that one or more of our birds are molting, which is a normal, healthy process that … Continue reading "Molting mysteries, unlocked"

The infant Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta now has a name. Meet Rolo! The name was selected by the Zoo’s Sloth Care Team from among just under 2,000 submissions entered by the public between October 24, 2024, and November 1, 2024. The name “Rolo” remains in keeping with the infants’ parents’ sweets-themed monikers: Rolo … Continue reading "THE INFANT SLOTH AT ZOO ATLANTA HAS A NAME!"

The infant Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta now has a name. Meet Rolo! The name was selected by the Zoo’s Sloth Care Team from among just under 2,000 submissions entered by the public between October 24, 2024, and November 1, 2024. The name “Rolo” remains in keeping with the infants’ parents’ sweets-themed monikers: Rolo … Continue reading "THE INFANT SLOTH AT ZOO ATLANTA HAS A NAME!"

State-of-the-art complex creates a center of excellence for veterinary medicine, technology, and academic collaboration ATLANTA – October 31, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce the completion of The Rollins Animal Health Center, a state-of-the-art new veterinary complex that will redefine standards of excellence in zoological animal medicine, scientific research, and academic partnerships. The facility … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THE ROLLINS ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER"

State-of-the-art complex creates a center of excellence for veterinary medicine, technology, and academic collaboration ATLANTA – October 31, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce the completion of The Rollins Animal Health Center, a state-of-the-art new veterinary complex that will redefine standards of excellence in zoological animal medicine, scientific research, and academic partnerships. The … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THE ROLLINS ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER"

As we settle into the cooler temperatures of autumn, many things are changing around the Zoo. Leaves are changing colors (Does anyone else have a favorite tree at the Zoo?), heat sources are being added to animal habitats, and both native and Zoo animals are on the move. Some species at the Zoo move inside … Continue reading "Behind-the-scenes of animal transfers"

Hi everyone, this is Evan again from the Herpetology Team. Over the last several months, I have become very interested in the mimicry of snakes, particularly with tricolor snakes, and what the reasons could be that this tricolor pattern is so often selected for. Here in Georgia, we have a venomous snake called the eastern … Continue reading "Tricolor snake coloration"

Hi everyone!  This is Kelly from the Herpetology Department.  Y’all have probably noticed that the weather is getting cooler and the days shorter, which means winter is right around the corner.  If you are like me, and like going for hikes during this cooler time of year, you may notice you see fewer amphibians and … Continue reading "Preparing to be a “popsicle” in winter? Meet the wood frog!"

Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted by undergraduate students from Georgia Tech, colleagues at Georgia State University, and Zoo team members, investigating how eastern box turtles assess the amount of food presented versus the number of food items. Read on to learn more about the study’s findings.   Would you rather have three … Continue reading "Box turtles determine if “big equals more!”"

Walking down the main path of the Zoo, many of our guests are delighted to see our lappet-faced vulture pair, Amana and Anubis. With a wingspan of eight to nine feet, they are the largest vulture species in Africa, which makes them hard to miss! What guests might not notice in that habitat, though, is … Continue reading "Hatching Seti"