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The chick, currently being “puppet reared,” is the first vulture ever hatched at Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the hatching of a critically endangered species. A hooded vulture chick hatched on April 9, 2020, marking the first time vultures of any species have successfully reproduced at the Zoo. The Zoo’s Bird Team was cautiously … Continue reading "Hatching of a critically endangered vulture"

The chick, currently being “puppet reared,” is the first vulture ever hatched at Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the hatching of a critically endangered species. A hooded vulture chick hatched on April 9, 2020, marking the first time vultures of any species have successfully reproduced at the Zoo. The Zoo’s Bird Team was cautiously … Continue reading "Hatching of a critically endangered vulture"

Hey everyone – my name is Char, and I’m a Keeper II with the Herpetology Team. That means I get to help take care of Zoo Atlanta’s amphibians and reptiles. This past week was time to update our photo IDs for some of your younger Panamanian golden frogs (Atelopus zeteki) – our younger frogs will … Continue reading "Care for the rare: Panamanian golden frogs"

There are 25 species of tenrec which are mostly found on Madagascar, but some are native to mainland Africa. The name lesser hedgehog tenrec is misleading, as tenrecs are not related to hedgehogs. Their closest relatives are moles and shrews. However, like hedgehogs, tenrecs have spines covering much of their bodies. Although the underlying muscular structure is less specialized than a hedgehog’s, tenrecs have well-developed muscles under the skin that allow them to raise and lower their spines.

Corn snakes, also known as red rat snakes, are a slender species of snake known for their orange coloration. This native Georgia species lives in many different habitats, ranging from forests to inside barns and attics. Corn snakes were once in trouble due to collection from the wild for the pet trade, but breeding programs have mitigated this threat.

At the Zoo, we talk a lot about how we use positive reinforcement training to enable the animals to participate in their own care. But did you realize, we train the keepers, too? When someone starts at Zoo Atlanta, they don’t just jump into training animals. We have a process for training animal care professionals … Continue reading "Training the human animal"

Spring has sprung and although we humans are trying to practice social distancing and staying away from each other, let’s just say that Georgia’s native birds haven’t quite gotten the memo. That’s right; it’s baby bird season! The Zoo may not be open right now, but you can still see some baby birds around your … Continue reading "Love in the time of COVID"

With all the extra time at home everyone has now, many people may be considering getting a new pet. But, just because your quarantined lifestyle may make sense for a pet, you really need to consider whether your post-social distancing life and schedule truly fits with the animal you may be welcoming into your home. … Continue reading "The Importance of Pet Adoption"

This week, Ambassador Animals Team members Megan and Wendy brought some new friends to visit the pandas! Olaf and Sven the Gulf Coast native sheep were out for a walk on grounds, and Megan and Wendy brought them up to visit the pandas outside their outdoor habitats. This was the first time Ya Lun or … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 17"

Hi-ya everyone! Elephant Keeper Caleb again! It’s hard to believe that next month is my one-year anniversary as a part of the Elephant Care Team, and wow, what a year it’s been! In June 2019, we moved Kelly and Tara, our longtime African elephants of the Zoo, from their old elephant space into the state-of-the-art … Continue reading "What a year!"