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Pollinators are incredibly important to our daily lives, but often we do not even stop to think about them. Not only do they help provide food like tomatoes, avocados, watermelon, or even almonds, but they each fill some vital role in the reproductive cycle of their ecosystem. Pollinators are so important to their ecosystems that … Continue reading "Stop to think about pollinators"

Currently the Zoo is open again for guests (we are so happy for everyone to be able to come visit again), but I thought I would share with you what we had been working on during our closure. As primate care professionals specifically working with our small primates and sloths (the non-primate members of our … Continue reading "Upgrades and training while the Zoo was closed"

Giant pandas have super thick fur, so they are not very heat tolerant and don’t usually want to be outside during Georgia summers. On most days by about Noon, it is too warm to have the pandas in the outdoor habitats, so two groups go to the climate-controlled indoor dayrooms, and one group stays in … Continue reading "Panda Updates -Monday, June 1"

We as humans are a social species. Our need for close connections with other humans is something that most, if not all, of us can understand. Yes, even you introverts out there! I am married to the epitome of an introvert and even she will admit to needing some human contact. The point is that … Continue reading "Why can’t we be friends?"

Giant pandas have very few natural predators. As adults, they are very strong, and with a jaw pressure high enough to crush bamboo, they can pack a tough bite. For this reason, predators are more of a concern for giant panda cubs than they are for adults. Their most common predators are jackals and snow … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, May 22"

As many of you know, Abu, our oldest giraffe, recently underwent an important medical procedure that required his hooves to be trimmed. Since a giraffe procedure that involves anesthesia is both a high-risk procedure, especially for giraffe, and is relatively uncommon, I thought that I would share what goes into the planning and performance of … Continue reading "Caring for Abu"

One of the best parts of working with animals is watching the infants grow up into their own independent animals. Just a couple weeks ago, the Small Primate Team celebrated Chewie the crowned lemur’s first birthday. Here are 10 facts about Chewie to celebrate his milestone! 1. Chewie was born on “Star Wars Day” (May … Continue reading "Ten facts to celebrate Chewie"

Things have been fairly normal for the giant pandas since our last update. The pandas didn’t seem to notice the lack of visitors prior to reopening the Zoo, and they also haven’t shown any reaction to visitors returning. Giant pandas are happy wherever they have bamboo, and they (and the Panda Care Team) have been … Continue reading "PANDA UPDATES – Monday, May 18"

 Zoo Atlanta will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 16. As part of its commitment to the continued well-being of guests, team members and animals, and in an ongoing effort to assist its community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, Zoo Atlanta has implemented enhanced protocols and procedures. “We are pleased to welcome our … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO REOPEN MAY 16, 2020"

Zoo Atlanta will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 16. As part of its commitment to the continued well-being of guests, team members and animals, and in an ongoing effort to assist its community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, Zoo Atlanta has implemented enhanced protocols and procedures. “We are pleased to welcome our … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO REOPEN MAY 16, 2020"