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If you’ve spent much time at Zoo Atlanta, you’ve probably had the pleasure of meeting some of our dedicated, passionate Volunteers. Maybe they helped you find the giant panda habitat during your first visit, or perhaps they introduced you to every gorilla in the family group by name. And the Volunteers who provide engaging, educational … Continue reading "Adult Volunteers"

The Zoo Atlanta Volunteen program is designed for teens ages 14-17 (and who are or will be in high school during the program year) to explore animal science careers here at the Zoo. Teen volunteers are able pursue their interests in animal care, educational programming, conservation, research and professional development. Volunteens serve in a variety … Continue reading "Volunteen Program"

As you walk through the Zoo these next two weeks on weekdays, you may notice that some of our pathways are temporarily closed. This will last from Dec 2-13. You may still access most of the Zoo, and we do apologize in advance for any inconvenience, but we have some necessary tree work that we … Continue reading "Hurray for Horticulture"

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a nice holiday this past week surrounded by the things and people you are thankful for. Many of us on the Animal Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta spent the day here at the Zoo taking care of the animals and making sure they had everything they … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, December 2"

Hi everyone! I’m Pam, I am one of the newest members of the small primate portion of the Primate Team. We refer to our team as “SAP” (Small African Primate), although the animal’s in our team’s care are not all African (and one species is not a primate). We care for the animals in the … Continue reading "Celebrating with Inge and the gang"

Recently, I’ve been working on updating one of the structures in the outdoor giant panda habitats. The existing logs had aged and needed replacing, so I took those down. As I have had time, I’ve been adding fresh logs to the framing, which is still in great condition. I am not a builder by any … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 22"

As animal care professionals, it is always our responsibility to constantly strive for new information and better ways to take care of the animals we work for. The animal care world is always evolving. As new methods and techniques arise, we share the information through workshops, conferences, papers, etc. I recently had the opportunity to … Continue reading "Learning something new"

Here at Zoo Atlanta we have two climate-controlled dayrooms and two outdoor habitats that are visible to our guests. In addition to our behind-the-scenes den areas, we also have a behind-the-scenes habitat. This habitat is different from the other two, in that we allow the bamboo and other plants to grow freely in the area. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 20"

When you think of habitat loss, you tend to imagine rainforests or coral reefs on the other side of the world. While those habitats are certainly struggling, the forests, plains, rivers and oceans around the United States aren’t immune to habitat loss either. Building new homes, farms and roads for humans takes away habitats from … Continue reading "Certify your garden to fight habitat loss"

Can you feel it? If you have lived in Georgia or even in the southeastern United States, you know exactly what I’m referring to. No, it’s not that holly jolly feeling you can sense welling up in your belly. It’s not even the preemptive grumbling your stomach is making anticipating that Thanksgiving feast. That feeling, … Continue reading "Helping birds stay warm"