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Zoo Atlanta has partnered with Sips n Strokes to offer an interactive experience that people of all ages and all levels of artistic inclination can enjoy virtually while channeling the inspirations of wildlife and supporting conservation. The program begins on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each class will include a special … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES VIRTUAL ART GONE WILD"

While there are many reasons to visit Zoo Atlanta, the most central to the Zoo’s mission is the ability to provide direct support for vital field conservation projects. Projects for Bornean orangutans, giant river otters, and pollinators are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2020-2021 program year of Quarters for Conservation, an initiative that directs … Continue reading "NEW QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS"

While there are many reasons to visit Zoo Atlanta, the most central to the Zoo’s mission is the ability to provide direct support for vital field conservation projects. Projects for Bornean orangutans, giant river otters, and pollinators are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2020-2021 program year of Quarters for Conservation, an initiative that directs … Continue reading "New Quarters for Conservation programs"

No matter how many times I watch Lun Lun eat bamboo, I’m always impressed by her focus, skill, strength, and efficiency as she eats. We often call her “the Bamboo-Eating Machine” and she really is! She can plow through 10 kilograms of bamboo in less than an hour. Lun Lun is also a bit less … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, August 17"

In today’s update I thought I’d share with you an overview of what a typical day looks like as a member of the Panda Care Team. When the first team member arrives in the morning they check on each bear. For the first half hour it’s just one keeper, so this time is spent feeding … Continue reading "Panda updates – Tuesday, August 11"

Hello everyone, my name is Sam and I am the newest member of the Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I started at Zoo Atlanta in July 2019 as a seasonal keeper in carnivores. I worked with our tigers, lions, sun bears, clouded leopard, fossa, tanukis, and binturongs.  Before my seasonal position, I did multiple … Continue reading "Guess who’s who?"

Whether you are participating in virtual learning, in-person learning or a combination, we at Zoo Atlanta want to welcome you back to a new school year! The start of every school year can be exciting and even a bit nerve-wracking; however, this year is likely to be surrounded by a bit more uncertainty as we … Continue reading "Welcome back to school! "

Hey everyone, If you have visited Zoo Atlanta recently, you may know that the giant Aldabra tortoises are currently enjoying their outdoor habitat near Outback Station and their neighbors the wattled cranes (who have a new chick!). Since Scaly Slimy Spectacular is currently not available for our guests, we made sure you all could still … Continue reading "World’s second-largest tortoises"

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that life has been crazy this year. While we are all adjusting to life during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve found it really important to make time for at least one thing that makes me smile every day. Luckily, working with the giant pandas usually offers way more … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 5"

Picking up where we left off in last month’s Research Blog, in considering so-called natural habitats, I thought I would revisit the topic from a slightly different perspective. What really happens following removal of native vegetation and alteration of habitats? Whether it is desert, rainforest, prairie, Piedmont mixed woodlands, or some other natural habitat, removal … Continue reading "More on “What is natural habitat?”"