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Slender-tailed Meerkat

Meerkats are well-known to most people who enjoy animals because of their charismatic postures and social activities. They live in highly social groups, foraging together and dividing labor across the group, with one of the most important tasks being the lookout guard who will be vigilant to detect threats and alert the others.

Training with a new Major Mitchell’s cockatoo

Hi everyone! My name’s Shae, and I’m lucky enough to intern here at Zoo Atlanta with the World of Wild Theater. We work with the birds in the Ambassador Animals program and present the free-flight bird presentation, “Come Fly with Me!” Just watching the theater presentation is spectacular – birds swoop over guests’ heads seemingly … Continue reading "Training with a new Major Mitchell’s cockatoo"

Baobab, aka Bob

Baobab, or “Bob” as he’s called at the theater, is a little bit of a goof.

Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente

Free admission for veterans, active-duty, reserve and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, plus discounts for accompanying guests, on November 11. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes the service of veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces at Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, November 11, 2018. All veteran, active-duty, reserve and retired … Continue reading "Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente"

Caring for Bakairi

As animal care professionals, we spend countless hours making sure the animals live the best life possible and form close bonds with each of them, but loss is inevitably part of our job and is arguably the toughest part of the job. You may have heard that recently we said goodbye to a member of … Continue reading "Caring for Bakairi"

Checking in with Kelly, Tara and the meerkats

As construction continues on their new habitat in the new Grand New View African savanna, the elephants Kelly and Tara are both keeping themselves busy with mud-throwing and dust baths, and we’re looking forward to those hot summer days when they’ll lie down and roll in the wallows to thoroughly saturate themselves. Keeping the appropriate … Continue reading "Checking in with Kelly, Tara and the meerkats"

Kate Leach, DVM

Kate joined the veterinary team at Zoo Atlanta in 2012. Prior to this she practiced veterinary medicine in Connecticut, working with exotic and domestic species, including native wildlife. During veterinary school Kate completed several preceptorships at zoos internationally in Australia, New Zealand, and the US, one of which was at Zoo Atlanta! Kate received her Bachelor of Science from Duke University, having majored in in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, as well as Biology. She then received her veterinary degree from Massey University in New Zealand, where she graduated with distinction. 

Anaka

A grandchild of the legendary late Willie B., Anaka was the 22nd gorilla born in The Ford African Rain Forest. She has a unique pink and white pigmentation in her fingers and a very unique personality, often barking at her mom and others to get a prime spot for food and juice. She is often … Continue reading "Anaka"

Laughing Kookaburra

Kookaburras are the largest members of the kingfisher family. Made famous by the Australian folk song “Kookaburra” by Marion Sinclair, kookaburras perch in trees and vocalize loudly. The birds’ loud, raucous call has been used in hundreds of “jungle” movies set in Asia, Africa and the Americans, although the birds are found only in Australia.

Big Siblings

Kids, record your big sibling advice for Willie B. III! The Willie B. Jr. family is growing again! As we announced in July, Kambera the western lowland gorilla is expecting an infant from mid-November to mid-December, meaning Willie B. III is going to be a first-time big brother! Becoming an older sibling is a big … Continue reading "Big Siblings"