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OK, let’s settle this for once and for good!  This question, that surely has been the basis of many family and social-hour squabbles, turns out to be extraordinarily simple to address. So, this will likely be my shortest Research Blog to date. Tetrapods are the group of animals with backbones that are not fish. In … Continue reading "Which came first—the chicken, or the egg?"

Hello from the Gorilla Care Team! My name is Cassie, and I am currently a Gorilla Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I have had the honor of working with gorillas for over eight years now, so naturally they are one of my favorite animals. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is sharing … Continue reading "How are Cell Phones and Gorillas Connected?"

Vaccines. At times it seems like that is one of the most common words we are all hearing these days; however, a lot of people are not accustomed to hearing it regarding animals in zoos. Well, to animal care professionals, this medical procedure is nothing new. In fact, it is something that we begin planning … Continue reading "Training big cats for vaccines"

Hi Zoo Atlanta fans! It’s Ella here from the Primate Team, and I’d like to tell you guys a little bit about what humans and gorillas have in common. As you might know, we’re both primates, and there is only about a 1.6% difference between a human’s and gorilla’s DNA! So, what are some of … Continue reading "Gorillas and humans: What do we have in common?"

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"

Making any New Year’s resolutions for 2019? Interested in adding eating more sustainable items to the list? Why choose sustainable seafood? The ocean helps us in numerous ways, providing food, helping to regulate our climate, and providing jobs and incomes to millions. We depend on healthy oceans and unfortunately, unsustainable fishing practices hurt our oceans … Continue reading "Time for a sea change"

Thank you for visiting Zoo Atlanta.  Your feedback is valued and appreciated and helps us create a superior experience for everyone. Please access the applicable link below to begin. Completed surveys will be entered into a monthly drawing for a Zoo Atlanta Family Fun Pack! Admissions Survey Membership Survey Retail Survey Food Service Survey Rides … Continue reading "Survey"

Hello again everyone! I wanted to let you all know that we have a special birthday coming up in the Primate Department. Our youngest gorilla, Mijadala, is turning 1! Her birthday is September 18. It’s hard to believe that she will be a year old already. She has achieved a few milestones already. She can … Continue reading "Mija is turning 1!"

Now that we are well on our way to summer, guess what time it is? That’s right, it’s browse time! Browse refers to non-toxic plant material that keepers or Horticulture cut for the primates on a daily basis. We have a list of plants that are safe for the primates to eat, play with, and … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, May 16"

This is one of the most frequently asked questions that a herpetologist hears. No doubt about it. Although I am still waiting for someone to ask “How tall is that snake?” Answer: “I’d say about 2 inches tall.” But, like height in giraffes, length is snakes is a perfectly relevant and interesting phenomenon. Let’s cover … Continue reading "How long is that snake?"