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Happy Monday, everyone! It is with bittersweet feelings that I share today is my last panda update, and I’m headed for a new adventure up north. Since becoming a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department in 2015, I have had the pleasure of working with a huge variety of animals. After transitioning to a primary … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 2"

Zoo Atlanta has been selected to develop, advance, and expand a vital program for emergency response in the state of Georgia. The Zoo has been awarded with a grant of $5,000 to begin work as a partner in the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Preparedness, Response and Recovery (ZAHP) Fusion Center, a cooperative agreement between … Continue reading "Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort"

There is a cool, crisp feeling in the air as October has finally rolled around and everyone is getting ready for spooky season. At Zoo Atlanta, October marks the beginning of lemur breeding season. Within our mixed-species lemur habitat is a group of three black-and-white-ruffed lemurs. The group is comprised of Luna and Malaky, both … Continue reading "Training for success"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Hamlet, a 19-month old male warthog, to the all-new African Savanna. A recent arrival from the Houston Zoo in Texas, Hamlet began exploring his new habitat earlier this week. Hamlet has arrived as a companion for Eleanor, the 6-year-old female warthog at Zoo Atlanta. As he is gradually acclimating to his new … Continue reading "Welcome Hamlet the warthog"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Hamlet, a 19-month old male warthog, to the all-new African Savanna. A recent arrival from the Houston Zoo in Texas, Hamlet began exploring his new habitat earlier this week. Hamlet has arrived as a companion for Eleanor, the 6-year-old female warthog at Zoo Atlanta. As he is gradually acclimating to his new … Continue reading "Welcome Hamlet the warthog"

Like most other holidays in 2020, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. While we may not be comfortable attending large parties or even taking our kids trick-or-treating, we can still have a blast celebrating Halloween from home. Regardless of your plans, here are some tips to help you reduce waste and … Continue reading "Tips for a sustainable Halloween"

Like most other holidays in 2020, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. While we may not be comfortable attending large parties or even taking our kids trick-or-treating, we can still have a blast celebrating Halloween from home. Regardless of your plans, here are some tips to help you reduce waste and … Continue reading "Tips for a sustainable Halloween"

A favorite fall tradition at Zoo Atlanta returns in a dynamic new format at Play the Animal Way, an All-Day Virtual Play-a-Thon, on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing through 10 p.m. EST on Saturday, Zoo Atlanta Facebook will host exclusive content featuring animals around the Zoo investigating some of the … Continue reading "An All-Day Virtual Play-A-Thon"

Students will have the opportunity to see photos and video and hear recorded stories about Ivan’s upbringing and time at Zoo Atlanta.  

Hey everyone! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here again! What do you think elephants, manatees, and rock hyraxes all have in common? It’s that they’re all related! Today, I’m going to break-down the African elephant’s taxonomic, or scientific, classification and explain a little bit of their ancient ancestry! In case you don’t remember … Continue reading "All in the family"