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Change can be a good thing

Hi everyone. It’s Kelsey from the Bird Team again. It has been lovely to see everyone again now that we’re back open! 2020 certainly has been an interesting year that just keeps asking us to adapt to new changes. Just when our team was getting used to the “new normal” of mask wearing and social … Continue reading "Change can be a good thing"

A real mouthful

Greetings from Scaly Slimy Spectacular! Snakes have a serious manner problem nearly every time they eat: they cannot chew with their mouths closed. Not having arms means snakes cannot pull their food apart into more manageable size pieces (with the exceptions of the white-bellied mangrove snake, which breaks crabs apart for easier consumption, and the … Continue reading "A real mouthful"

Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 21

Over the past three years as a member of the Giant Panda Care Team, I’ve really gotten to know the pandas here at Zoo Atlanta and all of their quirky traits. All bear species, not just giant pandas, are full of personality, and each individual has behaviors and mannerisms that make them unique. When I … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, October 21"

Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort

Zoo Atlanta has been selected to develop, advance, and expand a vital program for emergency response in the state of Georgia. The Zoo has been awarded with a grant of $5,000 to begin work as a partner in the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Preparedness, Response and Recovery (ZAHP) Fusion Center, a cooperative agreement between … Continue reading "Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort"

An Ambassador Animals Keeper adapts

Hi everyone! It’s Megan from the Ambassador Animals Team. It has been great to see so many smiling faces (uh, eyes? fun masks?) back at the Zoo! But let’s face it … for most of us, our schedules are still far from what we considered “normal” prior to COVID-19. This is true for many of … Continue reading "An Ambassador Animals Keeper adapts"

Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort

Zoo Atlanta has been selected to develop, advance, and expand a vital program for emergency response in the state of Georgia. The Zoo has been awarded with a grant of $5,000 to begin work as a partner in the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Preparedness, Response and Recovery (ZAHP) Fusion Center, a cooperative agreement between … Continue reading "Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort"

Backyard Conservation

The days may be getting shorter, but now is the best time to get outside and explore the great outdoors. With the weather cooling and animals busily getting ready for winter, enjoy connecting your students to what is happening outside their windows. Depending on the grade level, students can explore with their families or make … Continue reading "Backyard Conservation"

Tips for a sustainable Halloween

Like most other holidays in 2020, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. While we may not be comfortable attending large parties or even taking our kids trick-or-treating, we can still have a blast celebrating Halloween from home. Regardless of your plans, here are some tips to help you reduce waste and … Continue reading "Tips for a sustainable Halloween"

Tips for a sustainable Halloween

Like most other holidays in 2020, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. While we may not be comfortable attending large parties or even taking our kids trick-or-treating, we can still have a blast celebrating Halloween from home. Regardless of your plans, here are some tips to help you reduce waste and … Continue reading "Tips for a sustainable Halloween"

What the shell?

Hello y’all! It’s Ben from the Herpetology Team, and I’m here to discuss with y’all the strangest and most notable part of all turtles, their shell! The shells of many Testudines come with a variety of sizes, shapes, forms, and functions.  So, let’s get into the basics! In my opinion, the turtle’s shell is one … Continue reading "What the shell?"