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Picking up where we left off in last month’s Research Blog, in considering so-called natural habitats, I thought I would revisit the topic from a slightly different perspective. What really happens following removal of native vegetation and alteration of habitats? Whether it is desert, rainforest, prairie, Piedmont mixed woodlands, or some other natural habitat, removal … Continue reading "More on “What is natural habitat?”"

If you have been keeping up with Zoo Atlanta’s social media, or have had the pleasure of visiting us recently, you likely have seen that the Bird Department has experienced the baby boom typical of breeding season. Well, I am going to give you some insider information about one of the more useful tools in … Continue reading "Who are you calling a dummy?"

Here you’ll see Ya Lun sitting in a special training space. This structure is very helpful because it is mobile, allowing us to pull the bears out into the hallway to do ultrasounds, voluntary injections, or just to get a closer look at them. First, the Panda Care Team will ask for the individual to … Continue reading "Panda updates – Monday, August 3"

It’s almost August! So that means the Elephant Care Team is gearing up for World Elephant Day, which is on August 12.  The elephant species are still in danger of becoming extinct within the next 30 years, and we spend a whole day dedicated to sharing information and educating people about the plight of the … Continue reading "Gearing up for World Elephant Day"

As many guests enjoy the golden lion tamarins within the Zoo, most might not know about the three golden lion tamarins that are behind the scenes and under the care of the Orangutan Team. The group consists of Pele, who is a male, and his mother Robin and father Theo. Robin requires a little bit … Continue reading "Caring for a diabetic tamarin"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Bramble, a 1-year-old female binturong, to the Complex Carnivores zone. A recent arrival from the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I., Bramble is still acclimating to her new home, so there is not yet a guarantee of seeing her. Once she has had a chance to adjust to her new environment, … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new binturong"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Bramble, a 1-year-old female binturong, to the Complex Carnivores zone. A recent arrival from the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I., Bramble is still acclimating to her new home, so there is not yet a guarantee of seeing her. Once she has had a chance to adjust to her new environment, … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new binturong"

Floyd the western lowland gorilla turned 1 on July 24, 2020. The Gorilla Care Team at Zoo Atlanta celebrated early on the morning of July 22, filling Floyd’s family’s habitat with festive surprises before the group came outside for the day. Floyd and his family enjoyed several ice “cakes” shaped as the numeral 1 and … Continue reading "GORILLA AT THE ZOO ENJOYS FIRST BIRTHDAY"

Floyd the western lowland gorilla turned 1 on July 24, 2020. The Gorilla Care Team at Zoo Atlanta celebrated early on the morning of July 22, filling Floyd’s family’s habitat with festive surprises before the group came outside for the day. Floyd and his family enjoyed several ice “cakes” shaped as the numeral 1 and … Continue reading "GORILLA AT THE ZOO ENJOYS FIRST BIRTHDAY"

Picture your favorite mammal for me. Some of you might be picturing your dog or cat at home, while some of you may be picturing your favorite zoo mammal, like an elephant, tiger, or panda. Were some of you picturing a human? Hey, we are mammals after all! Next, I want you to think about … Continue reading "The awesome opossum"