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Hello! I’m Sara Fee, a member of the Gorilla Care Team, and I’m the Champion for Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz, one of three projects supported by Zoo Atlanta’s Quarters for Conservation initiative. Today, I’m pleased to share an update from the field from Nicholas Bachand, Executive Director of Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz: “The Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz is a western lowland gorilla … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation: Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz"

Hello from the Gorilla Care Team! My name is Cassie, and I am currently a Gorilla Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I have had the honor of working with gorillas for over eight years now, so naturally they are one of my favorite animals. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is sharing … Continue reading "How are Cell Phones and Gorillas Connected?"

MEET LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS MARK AND STEVEN ERICKSON ON JUNE 3 AND JULY 16 Brothers will also serve as celebrity judges for Zoo Atlanta’s Build Your Best Challenge WHAT: In celebration of Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!, which made its debut for a limited engagement at Zoo Atlanta on May 13, 2022,  Zoo Atlanta is excited to host … Continue reading "MEET LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS MARK & STEVEN ERICKSON"

MEET LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS MARK AND STEVEN ERICKSON ON JUNE 3 AND JULY 16 Brothers will also serve as celebrity judges for Zoo Atlanta’s Build Your Best Challenge WHAT: In celebration of Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!, which made its debut for a limited engagement at Zoo Atlanta on May 13, 2022,  Zoo Atlanta is excited … Continue reading "Meet Lego Masters Champions Mark & Steven Erickson"

It’s gotten warmer in Atlanta, which means we will be using the outdoor habitats less and less. The giant pandas have thick fur with a dense undercoat, so they prefer cooler temperatures. Some mornings now often start off cool enough for the giant pandas to enjoy being outside, but by lunchtime they are ready for some air conditioning. We … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, May 18"

Hello again everyone! Lauren Wilson here to tell you more about the ins and outs that go into the Bird Department’s breeding season here at Zoo Atlanta. In my last blog, we discussed everything about nests, including nest types, nest materials, and what the Bird Team does to ensure each species of bird has what … Continue reading "Bird Breeding Season: Eggs"

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks makes its Atlanta debut at Zoo Atlanta on May 13, 2022. This new exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with … Continue reading "Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! makes Atlanta debut"

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks makes its Atlanta debut at Zoo Atlanta on May 13, 2022. This new exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with … Continue reading "Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! makes Atlanta debut"

Toast the wildlife as evening falls over one of Earth’s most legendary landscapes at the all-new Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are now available for the summer craft cocktail series, which will take place monthly on select Fridays: June 24, July 8, and August 12, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The newest … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING SAVANNA NIGHTS AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hi everyone, it’s Courtney again from the Orangutan Care Team! Today I wanted to talk about what a typical day looks like as a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. You probably have some sort of an idea of what we do throughout the day, but I wanted to give some … Continue reading "A day in the life of the Orangutan Care Team"