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Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Wilson and I am the Associate Curator of Birds here at Zoo Atlanta. I’m so excited to share the ins and outs of the Bird Department’s breeding season with you over the next few weeks. The Bird Team works hard all year round, but especially during the breeding season … Continue reading "Bird Breeding Season: Nesting"

A man in a suit with a Park Avenue address folds a newspaper under his arm. He addresses his personal assistant, “Do you know what my father said to me when I was 6 years old?” He continues, “He said, ‘Son, stocks may rise and fall. Utilities and transportation systems may collapse. People are no … Continue reading "Why can’t the chicken cross under the road? Or over it?"

In previous Keeper Stories, I’ve written to you about the importance of different types of beaks and feet. Well, I’m back to discuss another important part of a bird’s anatomy with you: the wings! It has always been fun to remind people that the forelimbs of birds, though appearing vastly different with their array of … Continue reading "Wingin’ it"

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia, and I’m the newest member of the Ambassador Animals Team, and you’ll find me at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas here at Zoo Atlanta. Earth Day was just last week on April 22, but it’s never too late to learn about new ways that … Continue reading "When it rains, it pours"

Kathryn here, Quarters for Conservation champion for Colobus Conservation, with an update from Diani Beach, Kenya! I have mainly focused on the work Colobus Conservation does with forest restoration and the mitigation of primate-vehicle accidents by using “Colobridges” (monkey suspension bridges). However, today I wanted to share some more exciting things that Colobus Conservation does with research … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation: Colobus Conservation"

By now, you probably know how fundamental research is to Zoo Atlanta’s mission. Research helps us better understand and provide stewardship for the animals in our care, and it provides us with valuable insights that enable us to protect their counterparts in the wild. However, you might not know that the Zoo’s research practices include … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta’s University Partnerships"

SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A WEEK OF CAMP FOR 55 CHILDREN Applications are available now for children from Title One Schools in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County ATLANTA – April 26, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta will extend community access to its signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp … Continue reading "Safari Camp Scholarship Program 2022"

SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A WEEK OF CAMP FOR 55 CHILDREN Applications are available now for children from Title One Schools in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County ATLANTA – April 26, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta will extend community access to its signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp … Continue reading "Safari Camp Scholarship Program 2022"

Hi everyone!  It’s Kelly from the Herpetology Team!  As many of you know, zoos, as well as the career of professional animal care, have come a long way, even since I was a kid in the 80s! Although the ideals of wanting to provide the best care for the animals with as little stress or … Continue reading "AAZK: By keepers, for keepers"

If you’ve ever attended Boo at the Zoo, The Beastly Feast, Brew at the Zoo, or any of Zoo Atlanta’s signature events, you’ve probably noticed that Zoo Atlanta’s Volunteers are critical to the success of the many events we host throughout the year. Maybe you’ve even thought about volunteering yourself, but have worried about finding … Continue reading "Event Volunteers"