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There are a lot of misconceptions about giant pandas out in the world. As giant panda care specialists, we hear them daily, even from fellow animal caretakers! So, we are taking some time here to dispel some of those myths and put the truth about giants pandas out there. Many of these myths come from … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, September 20"

A new group of rare animals now call one of the Georgia eXtremes outdoor habitats home – the Georgia gopher frog. These frogs tend to be on the more secretive side, so don’t be surprised if it takes a couple of minutes to spot some eyes looking back at you from one of their burrows. … Continue reading "The secretive Georgia gopher frog"

Hey everyone! It’s Caleb again! It’s been an eventful, awesome summer for the Elephant Care Team. On August 8, we opened our all-new African Savanna, and if you’ve been paying attention to our social networks, you have been seeing something a little different about our elephant herd: a third elephant! Toward the end of July, … Continue reading "Three’s a herd!"

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on Earth. It grows so quickly that in some instances you can see it grow right before your eyes. However, despite being the fastest growing plant, it is also one of the slowest plants to flower. A bamboo species can go anywhere from 60 years to 130 years between … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, September 13"

Birthday season is officially over in the panda building, and that means a few things around here! The summer is winding down (though the 98°F temps this week say otherwise!). Giant Panda Wild Encounters have switched over to occurring just four days a week instead of every day. The giant pandas are all eating their … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 11"

Many people ask what medical issues non-human primates have that are similar to us. One medical problem that many do not realize is that monkeys can have diabetes too. My name is Morgan and I am a member of the Primate Care Team at Zoo Atlanta. I have been at the Zoo for just over … Continue reading "Treating a monkey with diabetes"

You might find yourself asking this question as you scan your Zoo map or walk past our boardwalk. Well, this building is nestled behind the Splash Fountain, or just past the current meerkat habitat depending on which way you travel, and is home to the Zoo’s largest population of ambassador animals! What can you find … Continue reading "What is Wieland Wildlife Home?"

Name: Mark Kamann Position Title: Multimedia Assistant Education: Bachelor’s degree from Art Institute of Atlanta in Digital Film Hometown: Vidalia, Ga. Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 1 year and 4 months Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. The Multimedia Team is responsible for the Zoo’s videos and photographs, … Continue reading "Career Corner: Multimedia"

Welcome back to school, educators! We hope your year is off to a great start. We look forward to celebrating a wonderful year with you and want to kick it off by appreciating you and all of your hard work at Zoo Atlanta’s Educator Extravaganza. This is a night of fun just for teachers! Stroll … Continue reading "2019 Fall Educator Extravaganza"

Fall is right around the corner! Fun at the Zoo doesn’t end with summer. Did you know we have daily educational activities and many of them come with your admission? We also make changes and add new opportunities seasonally, so that there’s something different for you to experience and learn on return visits. Here’s a … Continue reading "Come play with us: Fun for your next Zoo visit"