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Vultures, bush dogs and tigers will benefit from a commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Conservation projects in Kenya, Argentina and Sumatra are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2017-2018 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The program contributes 25 cents of every general admission ticket to … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation 2017-2018"

Vultures, bush dogs and tigers will benefit from a commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Conservation projects in Kenya, Argentina and Sumatra are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2017-2018 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The program contributes 25 cents of every general admission ticket to … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation 2017-2018"

Sunday we celebrated Mother’s Day at the Zoo, so all of our Zoo moms received special enrichment. Lun Lun received a hand-painted card covered in her favorite scents, a “#1 Mom” ribbon, a hand-painted box filled with her favorite treats, and two paper flowers in bamboo “vases” filled with sugarcane and biscuits. As her kids … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 15"

There are lots of things about giant pandas that amaze and amuse me, but one of the most chuckle-worthy is how they manage to fall asleep in the most uncomfortable-looking positions. Based on what I’ve seen from Ya Lun and Xi Lun, this is a skill they pick up from a very young age. Pictured … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 10"

Emerson the tiger represents a powerful conservation message and a special connection to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new set of stripes to Complex Carnivores: Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Emerson is a recent arrival from the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi and has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Sumatran tiger"

Emerson the tiger represents a powerful conservation message and a special connection to Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new set of stripes to Complex Carnivores: Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Emerson is a recent arrival from the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi and has been recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Sumatran tiger"

If you’ve been to the Zoo lately, you’ve probably seen many of our birds carrying around nesting material, building or sitting on nests, or even some new chicks in our habitats. Breeding season is in full swing for many of the birds in our population! While this seems like a pretty straightforward process, a lot … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, May 9"

This past Saturday was another eventful day in the Herpetology Department! It is now warm enough for the giant Aldabra tortoises to be back outdoors all day and night, so President Shuffles, Patches and Corky, have moved back into their home at Scaly Slimy Spectacular! During the colder months of the year they live in … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, May 4"

While a day trip to the Zoo might get you up close and personal with your favorite animals, Zoo Atlanta goes beyond appearances and straight to the heart of the matter. Many of the species living here are endangered, which means conservation efforts are key to their survival. Whether you’re a giant panda fan or … Continue reading "Cute With a Cause at Zoo Atlanta"

Hi everyone! I’m baaaack, and I’ve made the move from gorillas to goats! My name is Ashley, and I used to be a Seasonal Keeper in our Primate Department, but now I am a full time Keeper I in Outback Station. Outback Station is home to a wide variety of goats and sheep, two Kunekune … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, May 2"