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Hey everyone! My name is Sarah, and I am a gorilla keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. When you think of great dads in the animal kingdom, a couple may cross your mind. For example, male seahorses carry and hatch up to 1,000 eggs, or maybe you think of emperor penguin fathers who keep the egg/chick … Continue reading "Gorilla Dads"

Since my last update, I have spent more time with Ya Lun and Xi Lun to both win over their love with biscuits and also get to know them a little more. First, I gotta say that these girls are so fun to watch. When they aren’t sleeping, they are playing with each other and … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 16"

Back to main page Can I bring my baby/child, or anyone under the age of 21? Sippin’ Safari is an adults-only event and may only be attended by ticketholders 21 or older. A government-issued photo ID is required. No exceptions! Visit our events page to see our full calendar of events appropriate for the entire … Continue reading "Sippin’ FAQ"

When it comes to the Program Animals Team, summertime means one thing – a new season in the World of Wild and Amy’s Tree Theaters! We’re always working on new things, and this year, we have something big. Our World of Wild Theater sponsored by Georgia Natural Gas is now presenting Birdbook Live! This is … Continue reading "It’s a summer of #BirdbookLive!"

Did you know that producing 2.2 pounds of beef takes enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 20 days? Or that it takes 660 gallons of water to produce one hamburger? (Sources: Sustainable Table and Seafood Watch). Due to the fact that beef production requires so much land, food and water and emits a … Continue reading "Meatless Mondays"

As Shauna mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we are working on teaching the cubs to get onto the adult panda scale for weights. This behavior also requires the cubs to move from one den to another (we call this behavior shifting). Right now the cubs are most motivated by their supplemental formula. They are … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 9"

The African elephants at Zoo Atlanta enjoy spending time in the sun. Visiting the Mzima Springs elephant habitat in the summer usually means seeing elephants splashing in the mud, hanging out by their pool, or enjoying baths. The wrinkles on an elephant’s skin play a critical role in temperature regulation. When mud or water is … Continue reading "Amazingly Adapted"

Exciting things are happening in the world of giant pandas here at Zoo Atlanta. Well, exciting things for us anyway. We are currently making repairs to the outdoor habitats and getting them prepped for a makeover later this week. This makeover includes repairs to retaining walls, trimming of all the trees, and repairs to the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, June 7"

It’s summertime, y’all! Or as I like to call it, only slightly hotter than the rest of the year, because hey – we live in Georgia. As a born and bred Georgia girl, I like to think that I have a natural tolerance to the heat and humidity, but even the toughest southerner has to … Continue reading "Beating the heat with the primates"

Zoo Atlanta takes “Conservation in Action” seriously, with direct involvement in numerous wildlife conservation programs around the world. In fact, just by visiting Zoo Atlanta, you’re helping fund conservation projects for species in need. Zoo Atlanta’s Quarters for Conservation program donates 25 cents from every general admission ticket to conservation programs. The beneficiaries of the … Continue reading "Ways to Support Wildlife Conservation"