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Hi-ya everyone! Elephant Keeper Caleb again! It’s hard to believe that next month is my one-year anniversary as a part of the Elephant Care Team, and wow, what a year it’s been! In June 2019, we moved Kelly and Tara, our longtime African elephants of the Zoo, from their old elephant space into the state-of-the-art … Continue reading "What a year!"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to share the news that Idgie, the red panda at Zoo Atlanta, has died. The Animal Care Teams had been closely monitoring Idgie, who at nearly 14 years old was considered a geriatric animal, for recent medical concerns. Due to her continued decline in health and poor response to treatments, the … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta mourns loss of beloved red panda Idgie"

Even though the Zoo is temporarily closed, players in Atlanta and around the world can explore the jungles of Africa and Asia with an innovative new Augmented Reality experience. Zoo Atlanta is proud to be the U.S. partner of the international launch of Wildeverse, a game that uses Augmented Reality to enlist players in protecting … Continue reading "The international launch of Wildeverse"

Even though the Zoo is temporarily closed, players in Atlanta and around the world can explore the jungles of Africa and Asia with an innovative new Augmented Reality experience. Zoo Atlanta is proud to be the U.S. partner of the international launch of Wildeverse, a game that uses Augmented Reality to enlist players in protecting … Continue reading "The international launch of Wildeverse"

The Zoo Atlanta community is shocked and saddened to share that Dumadi, a 13-year-old male Sumatran orangutan, was found deceased by his care team in the early morning hours of March 19, 2020. Dumadi had shown no clinical signs of abnormalities in the days prior to his death. “The unexpected loss of Dumadi is devastating … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Mourns the Loss of Dumadi the Orangutan"

I would like to introduce you to a couple of new golden lion tamarin faces here at Zoo Atlanta! Blixx and Harley, both golden lion tamarins, joined Zoo Atlanta per the recommendations of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Golden Lion Tamarin Species Survival Plan® (SSP) back in the fall. SSPs oversee all species … Continue reading "New golden lion tamarin faces"

Many of you may not know that being a Bird Keeper at Zoo Atlanta doesn’t just mean caring for the strange or exotic, but also caring for the hundreds of native birds found all over Zoo grounds. More than 75% of North American songbird populations are in decline, with 1 in 4 birds having disappeared … Continue reading "Teaming up for native birds"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to share the news that Shirley, a 13-year-old warthog at Zoo Atlanta, has died. The Animal Care Teams had been monitoring Shirley closely following a loss of appetite and other signs of illness. After diagnostic procedures on Saturday, February 29 proved inconclusive, an exploratory surgery performed by the Veterinary Team on … Continue reading "Remembering Shirley the warthog"

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to share the news that Shirley, a 13-year-old warthog at Zoo Atlanta, has died. The Animal Care Teams had been monitoring Shirley closely following a loss of appetite and other signs of illness. After diagnostic procedures on Saturday, February 29 proved inconclusive, an exploratory surgery performed by the Veterinary Team on … Continue reading "Remembering Shirley the warthog"

Hello from the Dominican Republic. Odds are I am sitting in a large conference hall listening to all the wonderful work of bird trainers and educators from all over the planet. Or, if we are on break, I may be sitting on the beach or snorkeling. I am currently at the International Association of Avian … Continue reading "I’m working, I swear …"