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This past week I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference for The American Association of Zookeepers. Also known as AAZK, the American Association of Zookeepers is composed of animal care professionals, volunteers and affiliates in the zoo community. Keepers from all over the U.S. (as well as a few of our colleagues from … Continue reading "Networking for a common goal"

Sometimes the Zoo’s research does not take place at the Zoo. As part of our collaborative research on the biophysics of locomotion on sand, with Dr. Dan Goldman’s lab in Physics at Georgia Tech, we decided to look into an oddball little creature that appears somewhat like a snake, but still has limbs you’d expect … Continue reading "Studying sand skinks in the scrublands"

Willie B., Jr. is the only male offspring of his famous late father, and he’s an exact likeness of Willie B. He’s a very large silverback with a playful, silly streak, sometimes running backward, playing in water, or sliding down wet hillsides. He currently lives in a family group with three females – Amari, Kambera, … Continue reading "Willie B., Jr. (Kidogo)"

King vultures are very large, scavenging birds that soar high over a variety of tropical forests, watching for carcasses located by other, smaller species of vultures. With their large size, king vultures usually displace the smaller local species from a large carcass. Adult pairs cooperate to raise single offspring.

Zoo Atlanta wants to help you host your next kids’ birthday party at the Zoo! Whether your little one is a big fan of the gorillas or elephants or whatever the current favorite animal of the week is, there’s no better place to create birthday party memories than at this Atlanta Zoo. Offering special birthday party packages and plenty of entertainment upgrades, Zoo Atlanta wants to ensure fun additions to your party. Our packages include food, snacks, beverages and admission. Presented by Unique birthday celebrations, great fun and incredible animal views await at Zoo Atlanta. Reach out for booking options. ... Continue reading Kids Birthday Parties

WHO: Raymond B. King, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta, has been voted Atlanta’s Most Admired Nonprofit CEO for the third year in a row. The honor was announced during an awards breakfast hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle on August 25, 2016. WHAT: Following a city-wide call for nominations from the Atlanta Business Chronicle … Continue reading "Raymond B. King: Nonprofit CEO"

Hey y’all! Kelly here, Lead Keeper in the Herpetology Department. At the end of July, through the generosity of a Sue Foster Keeper Professional Development Grant, I got the opportunity to attend the 50th Anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium (IHS) at the Chiricahua Desert Museum in Rodeo, New Mexico. This annual symposium brings together herpetologists … Continue reading "Attending the 50th anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium"

Hello! Happy World Orangutan Day! I am Lynn Y., Lead Keeper of Orangutans at Zoo Atlanta. I have had the privilege of caring for orangutans at Zoo Atlanta for over 18 years and have a great appreciation for their unique and intelligent personalities. They amaze me daily with how smart and curious they are. We … Continue reading "Protecting, conserving, collaborating: the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation"

A couple of months ago I discussed, in detail, an approximate week in the life of a Primate Research Intern, and I am here, writing to you again, following up on my promise of updating y’all on what my independent project became.   There were a number of iterations and ideas that were passed around and … Continue reading "12 months of scholarly bliss: Reflections on being a Primate Research Intern"