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*Sings* It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Nope, not the holidays! Bamboo shoot season! We’ve mentioned it a lot lately, but words cannot accurately describe how much easier life is with giant pandas when you have delicious, juicy, sugary bamboo shoots! Since the shoots are packed with so much water and sugar, the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, May 3"

Did you know that the amazing birds at our World of Wild Theater are not the only ambassador birds we have at Zoo Atlanta? If not, then head on down to Wieland Wildlife Home. Walk down our boardwalk past the small mammals, kitchen and reptiles, and you’ll see Squit and Bobby, the pied imperial pigeons. … Continue reading "Meet the pied imperial pigeons"

From the mountains of North Georgia to the rainforest of Borneo, Zoo Atlanta is a partner in saving species. Often you think of a zoo as a place where animals live, but it’s so much more than that. Today’s accredited zoos are key players in saving wildlife and wild places all over the world.  When … Continue reading "Your Zoo’s role in conservation, globally and locally"

Hi everyone! My name is Hayley, a Keeper II on the Gorilla Care Team at Zoo Atlanta. I just started in December, but it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with all 20 of the gorillas here at the Zoo. It is amazing to work with each of the gorillas daily to … Continue reading "How do you give a gorilla a physical?"

Despite being the same age, Ya Lun and Xi Lun have always differed slightly in their priorities. They are both always ready for fresh bamboo, of course, but how they spend their time in between their meals varies quite a bit. I affectionately call Ya Lun a “tank” because she is always on the search … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 19"

Animal enrichment is egg-sighting on Saturday, April 20. WHAT: Enrichment is a year-round aspect of animal care at Zoo Atlanta, but on Saturday, April 20, it’s an egg-stravaganza. While opportunities abound for humans to hunt eggs in Atlanta in spring, at Zoo Atlanta, the discoveries are for the animals. Species around the Zoo will find … Continue reading "Gorilla Egg Hunts and More"

Animal enrichment is egg-sighting on Saturday, April 20. Enrichment is a year-round aspect of animal care at Zoo Atlanta, but on Saturday, April 20, it’s an egg-stravaganza. While opportunities abound for humans to hunt eggs in Atlanta in spring, at Zoo Atlanta, the discoveries are for the animals. Species around the Zoo will find colorful … Continue reading "Gorilla Egg Hunts and More"

Earth Day is always cause for celebration, but here on the Mammal Team, there’s an extra special meaning to this day: it’s Sparky’s birthday! Sparky is a Sumatran tiger, one of two at Zoo Atlanta. This Monday, April 22, also known as Earth Day, Sparky will be turning 15! Sparky was born at the Fort … Continue reading "A special Earth Day birthday"

Getting a pet isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s a commitment! You are essentially taking responsibility for another life, and you need to do your research on all the time and money you’ll need to spend to ensure your pet lives a happy and healthy life. A new pet shouldn’t be a spontaneous decision … Continue reading "Committing to your new pet"

Hello everyone! My name is Martie, and I am a seasonal keeper on the Primate Care Team. During my time here, I have had the privilege to learn and witness so much, but one of the most amazing things I’ve gotten to see are the ultrasounds the animal care team is able to perform on … Continue reading "Seeing a gorilla ultrasound"