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ATLANTA – July 18, 2024 – Kambera, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, is expecting an infant. The infant will be the second offspring of father Willie B. Jr.   The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams first detected the pregnancy in April. Gorilla gestation is around eight and a half months, with a birth window … Continue reading "KAMBERA THE WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA IS EXPECTING!"

ATLANTA – July 18, 2024 – Kambera, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, is expecting an infant. The infant will be the second offspring of father Willie B. Jr.   The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams first detected the pregnancy in April. Gorilla gestation is around eight and a half months, with a birth … Continue reading "KAMBERA THE WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA IS EXPECTING!"

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share some fun facts about one of my favorite tortoise species found right here in Zoo Atlanta! It is called the Radiated Tortoise, also known as the Sokake in their native Madagascar. Are you ready? Here we go!  Radiated tortoises are native to the extreme south and southwestern parts … Continue reading "Radiant Sokake Stars"

Nangka, the 6-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has recently embarked on his latest exciting milestone: exploring his new outdoor habitat with his adoptive mother, Madu. Be on the lookout for the duo in the Zoo’s orangutan complex in the Asian Forest when weather conditions are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit … Continue reading "NANGKA EXPLORES OUTDOOR HABITAT WITH ADOPTIVE MOM MADU"

Nangka, the 6-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has recently embarked on his latest exciting milestone: exploring his new outdoor habitat with his adoptive mother, Madu. Be on the lookout for the duo in the Zoo’s orangutan complex in the Asian Forest when weather conditions are above 50 degrees … Continue reading "NANGKA EXPLORES OUTDOOR HABITAT WITH ADOPTIVE MOM MADU"

Nangka, the 5-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has found a new chapter with a devoted mother. Noted Zoo Atlanta “supermom” Madu readily accepted Nangka shortly after his arrival, and the two continue to bond as she rears what is now her fifth adoptive infant.   The Association of Zoos … Continue reading "A HEARTWARMING UPDATE ON NANGKA THE SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN"

Nangka, the 5-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has found a new chapter with a devoted mother. Noted Zoo Atlanta “supermom” Madu readily accepted Nangka shortly after his arrival, and the two continue to bond as she rears what is now her fifth adoptive infant.   The Association of Zoos … Continue reading "A HEARTWARMING UPDATE ON NANGKA THE SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN"

16-year-old female will become the newest member of the herd in the Zoo’s rhino complex ATLANTA – October 13, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is very pleased to welcome Dakari, a 17-year old female southern white rhinoceros. Dakari arrived in Atlanta on October 13, 2023, from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Her move was recommended … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DAKARI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO"

16-year-old female will become the newest member of the herd in the Zoo’s rhino complex ATLANTA – October 13, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is very pleased to welcome Dakari, a 17-year old female southern white rhinoceros. Dakari arrived in Atlanta on October 13, 2023, from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Her move was recommended … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DAKARI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO"

4-month-old from Sacramento Zoo will be introduced to Zoo Atlanta’s nationally renowned veteran adoptive mother Madu   ATLANTA – September 11, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta and the Sacramento Zoo are very pleased to announce that Nangka, a 4-month-old male Sumatran orangutan, arrived safely in Atlanta on Friday, September 8, 2023. In coming days, the infant will … Continue reading "A NEW CHAPTER FOR INFANT SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN NANGKA"