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When you visit Zoo Atlanta, you probably realize you are contributing to conservation efforts benefiting charismatic species around the world, including the giant panda. What can be easy to forget, however, is that when habitat is preserved for an animal like giant pandas, it helps many other species. There’s a term for this you might … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, February 21"

Hi I’m Erin, a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I thought I’d take the opportunity to tell you a little about one of our groups of orangutans here at the Zoo! The group currently living on Habitat 2 includes three out of 10 of the orangutans we have and is also … Continue reading "Meet Madu’s mixed-species group"

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means it’s the season of love. And if you are looking for some great couple activity ideas, look no further than the birds here at Zoo Atlanta! Spring is the time of year when the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and all the flora starts to bloom. So, … Continue reading "The season of love"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to announce the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, on February 5, 2022. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been treating Patches in recent days following changes in her physical condition and behavior, including lethargy, fluid build-up, lack of appetite, and weakness. A CT scan revealed multiple heath … Continue reading "Remembering Patches"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to announce the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, on February 5, 2022. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been treating Patches in recent days following changes in her physical condition and behavior, including lethargy, fluid build-up, lack of appetite, and weakness. A CT scan revealed multiple heath … Continue reading "Remembering Patches"

Reptiles and amphibians are still an understudied group of animals, and as herpetology keepers, we are constantly trying to learn more about the animals in our care. Sometimes caring for these animals can be tricky because we simply do not have all the answers to the questions we ask. But we have learned that their … Continue reading "How field work helps husbandry"

My name is Danielle, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I am writing my blog today about an exciting time in the Hoofstock Department, southern white rhino introductions. Zoo Atlanta had the pleasure of receiving a male southern white rhino named Mumbles in 2020. When he arrived, we … Continue reading "Behind the scenes with rhino intros"

We are all familiar with the astrological zodiac signs. While not necessarily based in science, they can shed some light on our personality traits. Whether you agree on them or not is entirely up to you. But in Wieland Wildlife Home, our animals let their personalities shine. See which animal you align with! Aries: Slash, … Continue reading "What’s your zodiac in Wieland Wildlife Home?"

In my January 2020 blog, I covered some of the basics of how taxonomists go about creating scientific names for species. A recent discussion at the Zoo got me thinking about how we go about creating the common names for species. There are lots of arcane rules, and a few time-honored traditions, regarding scientific names. … Continue reading "What’s in a common name for species?"

Hello everyone! My name is Kyle, and I’m one of the Bird Keepers here at Zoo Atlanta.  It’s that time of year where people are checking their horoscopes and seeing which character they would be based on their zodiac sign. So, let’s see what bird from Zoo Atlanta you would be based on your zodiac. … Continue reading "Which bird are you based on your zodiac?"