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Professional Learning opportunities at Zoo Atlanta are specifically designed to engage educators in learning activities created to meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence. In our workshops, educators will explore dynamic concepts and topics through science and engineering practices. Each Professional Learning opportunity is created with the intention that educators will not only leave with an … Continue reading "Professional Learning at Zoo Atlanta"

At Zoo Atlanta, we care for creatures big and small. This includes our pollinators! Everything from bees to butterflies can find a bloom to perch on here at the Zoo, and YOU could be their next landing spot with your very own pollinator garden! Why plant for pollinators? Many pollinators, such as bees, are considered … Continue reading "Bee-autiful Blossoms!"

Rachel McRobb of Conservation South Luangwa speaks on efforts to protect elephants and other wildlife on April 23. Zoo Atlanta is proud to host Rachel McRobb, Chief Executive Officer of Conservation South Luangwa, as she presents “Protecting South Luangwa, one of Africa’s most wild and spectacular National Parks,” on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta presents “Protecting South Luangwa”"

Rachel McRobb of Conservation South Luangwa speaks on efforts to protect elephants and other wildlife on April 23. Zoo Atlanta is proud to host Rachel McRobb, Chief Executive Officer of Conservation South Luangwa, as she presents “Protecting South Luangwa, one of Africa’s most wild and spectacular National Parks,” on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta presents “Protecting South Luangwa”"

Those of you who follow Zoo Atlanta know that, for the last 15 years or so, we’ve been heavily involved in both the basic research and the conservation aspects of the tragedy of global amphibian declines and extinctions. As much as we like to celebrate major research advances, discoveries and publications, a big paper this … Continue reading "Demonstrating extinction: the amphibian update"

For so many of us, pets are an integral part of our daily lives and are members of our families. In fact, an estimated 89 million dogs and 94 million cats live in our homes in the U.S. (APPA) At Zoo Atlanta this April, we are focusing on topics related to responsible pet ownership. Dogs … Continue reading "Considering a pet? Consider these tips"

Hello. My name is Catie, and I’m a member of the Elephant Care Team. I’d like to tell you a little bit more about our profession as animal care professionals. One of the most common questions we’re asked is “how do I get a job like that?” This question often comes after a guest has … Continue reading "I have the best job in the world"

Program will provide a weeklong Safari Camp experience for 60 underprivileged children. Zoo Atlanta will broaden community access to its signature summer camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program presented by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. Offered for the fourth year in a row in 2019, the program will provide a … Continue reading "Safari Camp Scholarship Program"

Since I’m still fairly new to the giant panda team, I am still constantly having new experiences with seasonal panda behavior. The giant pandas have started eating the stalks of their bamboo a lot more lately. We call this behavior culming. Keeper Danica posted a video of one of the twins culming bamboo a few weeks … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 1"

Today I want to share a story with you. This happened a little while ago, but it’s a story that will stick with me probably forever because of the impact it had on me. I was walking back to the World of Wild Theater from lunch one day when I heard a woman shout my … Continue reading "A one in a thousand encounter"