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Over this past year, some of our blog topics have discussed how we conduct research, how data can provide insight on the well-being of our animals, and how the management of our animals affects their welfare. In this final blog post of the year, we are going to present a case study that ties these … Continue reading "Welfare Research Applied"

Special Christmas Eve delivery is the first southern white rhinoceros ever born at Zoo Atlanta  ATLANTA – December 25, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to announce that Kiazi the southern white rhinoceros gave birth to a calf on December 24, 2023. The newborn is the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta.   The calf … Continue reading "SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Special Christmas Eve delivery is the first southern white rhinoceros ever born at Zoo Atlanta  ATLANTA – December 25, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to announce that Kiazi the southern white rhinoceros gave birth to a calf on December 24, 2023. The newborn is the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta.   … Continue reading "SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hello everyone! To be honest, I’ve had a little bit of “writer’s block” in trying to come up with a subject for my final Keeper Stories Blog of 2023. The year has certainly had a number of events. Many exciting or fun, many memorable, and some that have been less than ideal. There are a … Continue reading "The “festive lizard”"

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be discarded with the holiday wrapping. Now entering its fourth week, IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power is a mile-long stroll of nighttime inspirations in the form of more than 200 all-new lanterns showcasing the flora and … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be discarded with the holiday wrapping. Now entering its fourth week, IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power is a mile-long stroll of nighttime inspirations in the form of more than 200 all-new lanterns showcasing … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA"

I’m back with another iteration of revamped holiday fun! This is where I take a well-known, beloved holiday (aka Christmas since that is what I personally celebrate and know best) story or song and transform it to fit into our daily lives here at the Zoo. You can read my holiday themed Keeper Blogs from … Continue reading "Our very own Grinch: A holiday success story"

Thanksgiving means many things to many people, but the core of the holiday is a big meal shared with family and friends. Traditionally, of course, the meal is centered around a roasted turkey. Domestic turkeys were derived from our native wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), and are considered to be the same species. Turkeys apparently were … Continue reading "Who are you calling a turkey?"

Earlier this year, some of my colleagues introduced you to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and highlighted some major elements of accreditation standards that distinguish AZA facilities from “roadside” animal attractions. In addition to the welfare standards and conservation missions discussed previously, I want to highlight another critical aspect of AZA accreditation standards: … Continue reading "ABCD…ESA…FWS…"

Hello everyone! And happy no longer false autumn! Now that the weather is getting into what we around here would consider the REAL fall, many of us have been in the process of moving our not-so-cold hardy plants back indoors for the season. When we do this, it’s a good idea to check for hitchhikers. … Continue reading "Looking out for autumn hitchhikers"