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Zoo Atlanta-born silverback has moved to a new zoo to start his own group On June 24, 2019, Jasiri, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta, is ready to begin an exciting new chapter in a new home. Jasiri left Atlanta on June 17, 2019, and is now settling into new surroundings … Continue reading "Jasiri the gorilla begins a new chapter"

Jasiri, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta, is ready to begin an exciting new chapter in a new home. Jasiri left Atlanta on June 17, 2019, and is now settling into new surroundings at Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP) … Continue reading "Jasiri the gorilla begins a new chapter"

We often get asked why giant pandas sit the way they do when they eat. When the pandas are kicked back enjoying bamboo, they either look extremely comfortable, or extremely uncomfortable (by human standards). Regardless of how it may appear, the pandas make sure they’re comfortable before they start eating. The reason that giant pandas … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 21"

You might have heard the news that bees aren’t doing so hot right now. Half of all North American bee species, half meaning about 2,000 species, are in decline, and about 1,000 bee species are approaching extinction. In other words, we need to start paying more attention to bees. By doing what they do best, … Continue reading "How to help pollinators at home"

It’s summertime! Everyone is heading out to their favorite destinations for a little rest and relaxation. Some people head to the mountains and some head towards the beach. A few of you may even go towards your favorite zoo. Of course, we all know you mean Zoo Atlanta, but we are happy for you to … Continue reading "Learning from our peers at other AZA zoos"

Have you happened to walk by the fossa, Logan, and seen him eating a snack? Have you wondered what he is eating? Depending on what day of the week it is, you can see him eating a variety of things! Here at Zoo Atlanta, we try to mimic the natural diet that the animals would … Continue reading "What’s on Logan’s menu?"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"