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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. 

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.

Two weeks of sloth-centered surprises begin on Wednesday, December 10   WHAT:  In celebration of the Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth born to Nutella and Cocoa on October 13, 2025, Zoo Atlanta is counting down to Slothmas this year! Beginning Wednesday, December 10, and continuing until December 23, a calendar-style countdown hosted on zooatlanta.org will feature 14 days of exclusive photos, videos, news, milestones, and exciting opportunities to get involved.   New doors will … Continue reading "CELEBRATE 14 DAYS OF SLOTHMAS!"

Five years ago, I wrote my first winter holiday-themed Keeper Stories Blog. Each year since, I have requested the December blog spot on my team so I could continue writing these! Each year I changed it up with different stories or songs, and even wrote one about what animals would ask Santa Paws for Christmas! … Continue reading "Twas the Day Before Zoo-mas"

For a limited time this week, plush animals purchased with Zoo Atlanta Gift Memberships will be matched with plush donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta   WHAT:  Zoo Atlanta Gift Memberships have the ability to share the joy twice this holiday season. From Monday, December 8 through Thursday, December 14, add a plush animal to a Zoo Atlanta Gift Membership, and Zoo Atlanta will donate a second plush toy to Children’s … Continue reading "SHARE THE JOY TWICE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON"

What’s your favorite endangered species? Maybe a charismatic mammal, an elusive reptile, or a graceful bird? What about a plant? There are many species of wildlife that are at risk of extinction, and this includes plants! We’ve highlighted a variety of species benefiting from Zoo Atlanta’s conservation partners this year, and this month, we want to share with you the important work being done right here in Georgia to study and conserve our native flora.  Thanks … Continue reading "Keeping Georgia green"

New collaboration introduces three female gorillas to Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo, further strengthening the Species Survival Plan  Three female gorillas, Andi, Merry, and Anaka, recently completed the move to San Antonio Zoo as part of the Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP) and for the much anticipated opening of Congo Falls. This collaboration marks an important milestone in both institutions’ shared commitment to … Continue reading "FIRST THREE GORILLAS HAVE ARRIVED AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO"

New collaboration introduces three female gorillas to Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo, further strengthening the Species Survival Plan  Three female gorillas, Andi, Merry, and Anaka, recently completed the move to San Antonio Zoo as part of the Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP) and for the much anticipated opening of Congo Falls. This collaboration marks an important milestone in both … Continue reading "FIRST THREE GORILLAS HAVE ARRIVED AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO"

Earth’s wonders in lights make the holiday season glow   WHAT:  The wonders of the natural world are all aglow with the return of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power, opening for the season on Friday, November 21, 2025. The signature after-dark experience features more than 200 new lanterns highlighting the splendors of nature. IllumiNights is made possible with additional support from Beacon Sponsor Kaiser … Continue reading "NOW OPEN – ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"

Earth’s wonders in lights make the holiday season glow   WHAT:  The wonders of the natural world are all aglow with the return of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power, opening for the season on Friday, November 21, 2025. The signature after-dark experience features more than 200 new lanterns highlighting the splendors of nature. IllumiNights is made possible with additional support from Beacon Sponsor … Continue reading "NOW OPEN – ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"