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Hello everyone! To be honest, I’ve had a little bit of “writer’s block” in trying to come up with a subject for my final Keeper Stories Blog of 2023. The year has certainly had a number of events. Many exciting or fun, many memorable, and some that have been less than ideal. There are a … Continue reading "The “festive lizard”"

Projects for Asian hornbills, red pandas, Madagascan tortoises, clouded leopards, western lowland gorillas, central chimpanzees, and drill monkeys will be funded in 2024 by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – December 12, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for six conservation programs protecting wildlife in Malaysia, Nepal, Madagascar, Cambodia, and two … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES 2024 COMMITMENT TO SIX CONSERVATION PROGRAMS"

Projects for Asian hornbills, red pandas, Madagascan tortoises, clouded leopards, western lowland gorillas, central chimpanzees, and drill monkeys will be funded in 2024 by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – December 12, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for six conservation programs protecting wildlife in Malaysia, Nepal, Madagascar, Cambodia, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES 2024 COMMITMENT TO SIX CONSERVATION PROGRAMS"

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be discarded with the holiday wrapping. Now entering its fourth week, IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power is a mile-long stroll of nighttime inspirations in the form of more than 200 all-new lanterns showcasing the flora and … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Memorable experiences and meaningful gifts far outlast just one holiday season  WHAT: Celebrate the season with memories that won’t be discarded with the holiday wrapping. Now entering its fourth week, IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power is a mile-long stroll of nighttime inspirations in the form of more than 200 all-new lanterns showcasing … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS ARE AGLOW AT ZOO ATLANTA"

I’m back with another iteration of revamped holiday fun! This is where I take a well-known, beloved holiday (aka Christmas since that is what I personally celebrate and know best) story or song and transform it to fit into our daily lives here at the Zoo. You can read my holiday themed Keeper Blogs from … Continue reading "Our very own Grinch: A holiday success story"

Hello! My name is Jake Bedenbaugh, and I am a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. As a dedicated animal care professional at Zoo Atlanta, my days are filled with the incredible privilege of working alongside our vibrant population of orangutans. These majestic creatures never fail to captivate me with their … Continue reading "Caring for amazing orangutans"

Get ready to meet Oliver, Fern, and their brother Watson ATLANTA – November 30, 2023 – “Bearcat” fans, get ready to meet Oliver, his sister Fern, and their brother Watson. The first binturongs ever born at Zoo Atlanta now have names as they prepare for their next milestone: exploring their outdoor habitat. The 3-month-old youngsters, … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING THE NAMES OF ZOO ATLANTA’S FIRST BINTLETS!"

Year-old male represents one of the world’s rarest big cat species   ATLANTA – November 30, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Bob, a 1-year-old male Sumatran tiger, to the animal population. Bob arrived in the evening of November 29, 2023, from the Oklahoma City Zoo. His move was recommended by the Association of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOB THE SUMATRAN TIGER"

Thanksgiving means many things to many people, but the core of the holiday is a big meal shared with family and friends. Traditionally, of course, the meal is centered around a roasted turkey. Domestic turkeys were derived from our native wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), and are considered to be the same species. Turkeys apparently were … Continue reading "Who are you calling a turkey?"