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Zoo Atlanta is a top-10 research organization!

Hi all! I trust you all have enjoyed our guest bloggers over the last few posts. Big thanks and kudos to our intrepid research interns, Avery Twitchell-Heyne and Liam Kelly. Their blogs and their efforts are a perfect segue into today’s topic. Short version: Zoo Atlanta is #7 on the top-10 list of most research-productive … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is a top-10 research organization!"

Spring Break must-dos at the Zoo

Week kicks off with Gorilla Egg Hunts and More on March 31. Spring Break Week kicks off with a favorite seasonal tradition at Gorilla Egg Hunts and More on Saturday, March 31, 2018, and looking into the week ahead, Zoo Atlanta offers a number of tips for making the most of all the Zoo experience … Continue reading "Spring Break must-dos at the Zoo"

Report from Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop

Hey reader, I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2017 Orangutan Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Husbandry Workshop. And let me start off by saying I had a wonderful time. The workshop was hosted by the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans. Zookeepers, veterinarians, researchers and other orangutan fans from all over the world gathered … Continue reading "Report from Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop"

El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center

At the end of July, I had the opportunity to travel to the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC for short) in El Valle de Anton, Panama, to get up to speed on their conservation efforts for the Panamanian Golden Frog and other threatened Panamanian amphibians. Arriving in Panama is always like a homecoming for … Continue reading "El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center"