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Monitoring scat for animal health

If you follow the Zoo on our social networks, you might remember a certain #TakeoverTuesday that had an unusual focus on scat. Well, that was me, and if you didn’t get enough of a scat talk then you’re in luck: here is “Scat Chat 2.0.” Working in the Wieland Wildlife Home, I have the privilege … Continue reading "Monitoring scat for animal health"

Color: in the eye of the beholder?

Try to imagine a new color. Well, just stop, because it is not possible. Every color that you can imagine is simply a mixture of the red-green-blue wavelengths that comprise the Human Visual Spectrum. There are plenty of other wavelengths wandering through the universe, but our eyes cannot detect them. We live our life in … Continue reading "Color: in the eye of the beholder?"

Panda Updates – Friday, February 2

Three little (big) peas in a pod! I captured a cute moment the other morning while the ladies were inside munching on breakfast, patiently waiting for their overnight bamboo mess to be cleaned up. Both cubs now love their bananas! They each get about half a banana, and the current favorite way of eating the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, February 2"

Exciting things to come in Herpetology

As many of you are aware, we have been hard at work here in the Herpetology Department. If you have visited Scaly Slimy Spectacular, you may have discovered some big changes occurring! There has been a lot of construction with sawing, hammering, drilling, digging, welding, plumbing, and concreting throughout the building. The habitat updates are … Continue reading "Exciting things to come in Herpetology"

Science Inquiry at Zoo Atlanta

With almost 250 different species at Zoo Atlanta, cultivating curiosity is a specialty of ours. Whether your students are learning about ecosystems across the world or want to know why a giant panda is classified as a carnivore, these answers and many more can be explored at the Zoo. In addition to a self-guided Zoo … Continue reading "Science Inquiry at Zoo Atlanta"

3 Reasons to Send Your Child to Summer Safari Camp

Three reasons why you should send your child to Summer Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta Summer will be here before you know it, so gift your child with an experience of a lifetime. Check out these three reasons why you should send your child to Safari Camp! 1. Safari Camp offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences. Campers … Continue reading "3 Reasons to Send Your Child to Summer Safari Camp"

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 31

Many of you may know that in 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgraded the giant panda’s status from Endangered to Vulnerable. While this change in status is an amazing achievement for giant panda conservation, this designation does not mean the giant panda is safe from extinction. All of the conservation initiatives … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 31"

Be a conscientious consumer this Valentine’s

Did you set a 2018 resolution to be a more conscientious consumer? If so, Valentine’s Day is the first big consumer holiday to put those conscientious consumer skills to the test. Valentine’s Day is a holiday full of greeting cards, bouquets of flowers and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimates … Continue reading "Be a conscientious consumer this Valentine’s"

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Why are Angolan colobus infants white?

On October 20, we had a new addition to our Angolan colobus group when Adanna gave birth to her second infant. Now if you have had the chance to see her, the first thing you might notice is that she is all white. Even though adult colobus are mostly black with white shoulder and ear … Continue reading "Why are Angolan colobus infants white?"