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Much planning goes into opening a new habitat for any animal, but it gets a bit more challenging when you need to plan for multiple species to get ready to share the same new habitat. With the construction on the new African Savanna quickly approaching completion, the Hoofstock Animal Care Team is working on plans … Continue reading "What’s in an intro?"

See artists at work during Paint-Out Week, June 3 through June 7. WHAT: Wildlife and the natural world are sources of inspiration at Art Gone Wild, Zoo Atlanta’s signature celebration of art. The sixth-annual event kicks off with Paint-Out Week, coming up Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7, 2019. Paint-Out Week Art Gone Wild … Continue reading "Art Gone Wild at Zoo Atlanta"

What is the first thing that comes to mind about reptiles and amphibians? Probably it is the term “cold-blooded.” Most of us have learned that one component of being a reptile or amphibian is being “cold-blooded.” And what are mammals and birds? Why, “warm-blooded” of course. If you’ll indulge me for a few moments (okay, … Continue reading "Cold-blooded: What’s it mean?"

Imagine the African savanna. Wide, open and flat expanses with tall yellow grasses. Sparse trees and shrubs dotting the landscape. Endless blue sky with a bright sun. What’s missing from this scene? The iconic wildlife that roam this habitat, of course! I’m sure you imagine the giraffes, stretching upward to reach the leaves in the … Continue reading "The Animals of the New African Savanna"

Join Elephant Program Manager Nate for a sneak-peek at the Zambezi Elephant Center and new African Savanna elephant habitat, opening in summer 2019. Nate gives us a tour of the many special features of the new elephant complex, including design elements implemented especially for the enrichment and well-being of Earth’s largest land mammals. The new … Continue reading "Sneak peek at the Zambezi Elephant Center"

When I was very young, I used to think that when birds molted their feathers it meant they dropped every feather at once and were running about looking like a plucked chicken. Thankfully, I quickly figured out that this was not the case. Feather molting in birds is a complicated process that can vary between … Continue reading "What does it mean when birds molt?"

Just in time for Endangered Species Day, Zoo Atlanta celebrates the birth of a rare new arrival. An infant crowned lemur was born May 4, 2019, to parents Sava and Xonsu. Female Sava, 5, and male Xonsu, 6, were recommended to pair by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). They … Continue reading "Endangered crowned lemur born"

Two events highlight awareness and action this week. WHAT: The week of May 10 brings two important animal awareness opportunities at Zoo Atlanta: one bringing attention to a threatened bear species, and the other an annual event observed nationwide on the third Friday in May. Sun Bear Day presented by Teddy Grahams Zoo Atlanta spotlights … Continue reading "Sun Bear Day and Endangered Species Day"

Explore science, technology, engineering and math in the Zoo during a statewide celebration on May 3. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta joins fellow educators, schools, students and educational organizations statewide in celebrating Georgia’s seventh-annual STEM Day on Friday, May 3, 2019. The collaborative celebration, produced by TAG-Ed, engages STEM-based organizations and schools across the state to highlight … Continue reading "STEM Day at Zoo Atlanta"

Animal enrichment is egg-sighting on Saturday, April 20. WHAT: Enrichment is a year-round aspect of animal care at Zoo Atlanta, but on Saturday, April 20, it’s an egg-stravaganza. While opportunities abound for humans to hunt eggs in Atlanta in spring, at Zoo Atlanta, the discoveries are for the animals. Species around the Zoo will find … Continue reading "Gorilla Egg Hunts and More"