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Hi everyone. Kaya here from the Primate Team. One of my favorite things to do when I’m at work is feed the animals in my care. It gives us a chance to develop a relationship with the animals, creating trust and communication. I specifically work with the 19 gorillas, 11 orangutans, and three golden lion … Continue reading "The science of feeding"

The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is the largest non-venomous snake in the United States, with large adult males reaching lengths over seven feet. They are also considered apex predators in the southern longleaf pine and sandhill environments of the southeastern US. They are active predators that can cover large amounts of ground in their … Continue reading "Zoos + conservation: indigo snakes"

You probably already know that animal care professionals are responsible for doing lots of things for the animals they care for, like feeding, cleaning, habitat maintenance, training … the list goes on! But have you wondered how we keep track of everything? How many of you have accidentally fed your dog twice? (No? Just me?) … Continue reading "On track with record keeping"

Red pandas are listed as Endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List. This is just two steps below being declared extinct in the wild, and three steps below being extinct all together. While habitat fragmentation and poaching are both concerns for red panda populations, one of their biggest threats … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 27"

I spend a large proportion of my scientific career tracking down and formally naming species that are new to science. I’ll admit that this is fun and rewarding, and that I feel a personal kinship with every amphibian or reptile that I have named. Personal feelings aside, I feel strongly that this is an endeavor—whether … Continue reading "Chasing new species"

Hello everyone! My name is Adrianna and I am one of our Outback team members taking care of our goats! If you have visited our petting zoo recently, you probably have met our five kids! In case you didn’t know, a goat kid is a baby goat! That’s right, we have five baby goats who … Continue reading "The goat kids go to school"

The IUCN Red List has the red panda (ailurus fulgens) listed as Endangered. Their populations are declining for a multitude of reasons such as “housing and commercial development, mining, and climate change”, but another issue they are currently facing is from poaching and the wildlife pet trade. The Red Panda Network shared in July of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, January 16"

We hope everyone is off to a great start in 2020 and you’re keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions! While going to the gym more often and eating healthier foods are fantastic personal resolutions, making changes in your daily lives to reduce your energy consumption is a great resolution to reduce your ecological footprint … Continue reading "Saving Energy Through Technology"

Hello everyone! It’s Allie here, and I’m a member of the Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’d like to take a second and teach you all about what it means to be an AZA-accredited facility. If you didn’t already know, AZA is an acronym for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Why is this … Continue reading "What it means to be an accredited zoo"

It’s been a reflective start to the New Year at the Zambezi Elephant Center. We’ve been moved into the new complex for just over six months now (Kelly and Tara walked over on June 16, making it the most amazing Father’s Day ever), and it’s been an incredible time for us all. We’ve brought the … Continue reading "Things we love about the Zambezi Elephant Center"