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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"

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Introducing an all-new virtual happy hour featuring some of the most interesting professionals at Zoo Atlanta! Wild on the Rocks is back in a new Zoom format, with monthly programs featuring exclusive make-at-home cocktail recipes. Each month, Zoo experts will present adventures, escapades, and lessons learned in the wild world of wildlife, sharing a themed … Continue reading "WILD ON THE ROCKS RETURNS VIRTUALLY"

Introducing an all-new virtual happy hour featuring some of the most interesting professionals at Zoo Atlanta! Wild on the Rocks is back in a new Zoom format, with monthly programs featuring exclusive make-at-home cocktail recipes. Each month, Zoo experts will present adventures, escapades, and lessons learned in the wild world of wildlife, sharing a themed … Continue reading "WILD ON THE ROCKS RETURNS VIRTUALLY"

Hey guys! Nadia here from the Hoofstock Team. While you’re browsing through Zoo Atlanta’s social media, I’m going to tell you about a whole new meaning of browse – giraffe style! Giraffes spend about 75% of their day eating (same, am I right?). Giraffes are known as mega browsers, meaning that they eat leaves, buds … Continue reading "Browsing with the giraffes"

Hey everyone! I’m McKenzie, and I work with our Ambassador Animal population. Even though I primarily spend my time with birds at the World of Wild Theater, I also get to work with our ambassador rats daily. I have always loved rats (probably why I’m known as the Mother of Rats around here), but then … Continue reading "Oh, rats!"

Hello everyone, it’s Gorilla Care Team member Allie again, and I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Today, we are going to be looking at gorilla teeth and what exactly they use those big chompers for. Get ready to sink your teeth into some gorilla facts! Gorillas have 32 teeth, just like humans! … Continue reading "What big teeth you have!"