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Wieland Wildlife Home has a variety of animals whose species originate from all over the world. They all play an important role in educating guests about their role and importance in ecosystems. From an 8.5 kilogram (~20 pounds) red-tailed boa constrictor from Central and South America to a fluffy European rabbit, they each present a … Continue reading "Meet (and appreciate) our state reptile"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta are pleased to share that a significant veterinary procedure for 15-year-old giraffe Abu was successful. The teams continue to monitor the geriatric giraffe closely for any signs of complications. Zoo Atlanta announced on May 17 that Abu, who is the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe … Continue reading "A successful procedure for Abu"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta will soon undertake a significant veterinary procedure for the well-being of the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe population: 15-year-old Abu. Abu, who is within the geriatric frame of the typical giraffe lifespan, experiences arthritis in his front left foot. In May 2020, Zoo Atlanta announced … Continue reading "Significant veterinary procedure for giraffe Abu"

Over here at Wieland Wildlife Home, we have been working closely with our Education Team to provide some great virtual programs to school kids of all ages (we have programming for students in grades pre-K through high school)! Each program has a different theme, and we are able to present an ambassador animal that fits … Continue reading "That’s the “tooth” of it"

Warm weather and sunny days are just around the corner! This summer, revive a love for literature and connect with nature through a good book. With schools on summer break, this is a great time for kids (and adults) of all ages to relax, get outside, and read!  The Foolish Tortoise, Giraffes Can’t Dance, and Beckett … Continue reading "Wild summer reading"

May the 4th be with you and Happy Birthday, Chewie! Chewie the crowned lemur turns 2 years old today!  He is the second surviving offspring of Sava (mom) and Xonsu (dad) here at Zoo Atlanta. This year is especially exciting because Chewie is now a big brother to his younger sibling who was born April … Continue reading "Happy Birthday, Chewie!"

Zoo Atlanta celebrates the first births to arrive in its African Savanna: a litter of warthog piglets born to Eleanor on April 13, 2021. The three female piglets are the first offspring for Eleanor, 7, and father Hamlet, 2. Eleanor is exhibiting appropriate maternal behavior and is a protective mother. The piglets, who are not … Continue reading "Warthog piglets born at Zoo Atlanta"

Zoo Atlanta celebrates the first births to arrive in its African Savanna: a litter of warthog piglets born to Eleanor on April 13, 2021. The three female piglets are the first offspring for Eleanor, 7, and father Hamlet, 2. Eleanor is exhibiting appropriate maternal behavior and is a protective mother. The piglets, who are not … Continue reading "Warthog piglets born at Zoo Atlanta"

Zoo Atlanta announces plans to introduce a breathtaking new addition to Atlanta’s holiday traditions. The Zoo has partnered with Hanart Culture to host a Chinese Lantern Festival to take place throughout Zoo grounds in late 2021. The Chinese Lantern Festival produced by Hanart Culture will introduce visitors to a nighttime wonderland featuring vistas of hand-crafted, … Continue reading "Coming in November: Chinese Lantern Festival"

Now that I have been on the Panda Care Team for a few months and am feeling more comfortable with the routine, I am able to start learning other things. One of those things has been training with the bears. Each of the Zoo’s adults, Yang Yang and Lun Lun, know about 30 different behaviors, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 21"