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It’s that time of year again! The time of year that some of the outdoor habitats for turtles and tortoises have signs on them saying that the Georgia temperatures can get too chilly for that species. In fall and spring, I often overhear guests commenting “But it’s a beautiful 76-degree day! How is that too … Continue reading "Where have all the turtles gone?"

The Zoo is only the third Atlanta visitor destination to offer certified resources for guests with sensory needs. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to achieve certification as a sensory inclusive destination, becoming just the third visitor venue in Atlanta to offer certified resources and accommodations for guests with sensory needs. This new initiative will … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is certified sensory inclusive"

The Zoo is only the third Atlanta visitor destination to offer certified resources for guests with sensory needs. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to achieve certification as a sensory inclusive destination, becoming just the third visitor venue in Atlanta to offer certified resources and accommodations for guests with sensory needs. This new initiative will … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is certified sensory inclusive"

Zoo Atlanta is a certified sensory inclusive destination. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an exclusive and seamless experience for all guests. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing … Continue reading "Sensory-processing Needs"

Take an exciting first look with us! New computer-generated concepts of Savanna Hall, under construction now with the ongoing revitalization of the former Cyclorama building, give us an inspiring glimpse into the many possibilities of what will soon be Atlanta’s newest special events destination. Savanna Hall, which will be open for events in spring 2020, … Continue reading "A sneak-peek at Savanna Hall"

As some of you may know, I have spent much of my career focusing on the devastating emerging infectious disease of amphibians known as amphibian chytridiomycosis. One of the most important papers published on this topic in many years came out earlier this year in the journal Science. A group of researchers in London, including … Continue reading "The source of the amphibian chytrid fungi"

It’s hard to believe that October is almost over! Fall is here, and not only are the leaves starting to fall, but it also starts getting colder and the days are shorter. This means it’s time for the Bird Team to start thinking about winter! We are already preparing for the cold. In the Bird … Continue reading "Winterizing for birds"

As the cubs have grown, it has been fun to watch their personalities develop, as well as some of the physical characteristics they share with Lun Lun, Yang Yang and their other siblings. The markings on a giant panda are fairly unique, but there are definitely some reoccurring themes in the Yang Yang and Lun … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, October 29"

I’m sure if you’ve done your Halloween shopping and decorating, like I have, you have noticed there is a theme of “creepy” critters associated with Halloween, like spiders, rats and even vultures. I am here to tell you why there’s no need to fear these animals, especially during the scariest time of year! With eight … Continue reading "Halloween creatures aren’t so scary"

Have you heard of palm oil? If you’ve ever read the list of ingredients on the food you eat, you’ve probably seen “palm oil” a few hundred times. It’s not just in food, though. Palm oil is in about half of our household products, including shampoo, toothpaste and cosmetics. Even pet food has palm oil … Continue reading "An app saving animals from extinction"