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Hey everyone! It’s McKenzie writing from the Ambassador Animals Team. The last time I wrote a Keeper Stories Blog, I told you guys about some of the ways animal care professionals can go out and get more professional development. Did you know there are ways for us to get professional development at Zoo Atlanta as … Continue reading "We’re always growing!"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a new addition to the African Savanna. Titan, a 16-year-old adult male African elephant, arrived in Atlanta on January 29, 2025, from Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Titan, who weighs around 8,200 pounds, was born in Eswatini, and along with several other elephants, was part of a multi-organizational … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Titan the Elephant"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a new addition to the African Savanna. Titan, a 16-year-old adult male African elephant, arrived in Atlanta on January 29, 2025, from Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Titan, who weighs around 8,200 pounds, was born in Eswatini, and along with several other elephants, was part of a multi-organizational … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Titan the Elephant"

You may remember from a few months back, during the springtime, that the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta was experiencing what we called a baby bird boom. It was a very exciting time for us, but this boom was nothing too unusual, as springtime is when most birds tend to breed. Now spring has … Continue reading "Egg season for winter-breeding birds"

To say we’re proud of our research programs here at Zoo Atlanta is an understatement. Research is an integral part of our mission, and helps us better understand and provide stewardship for the animals in our care, as well as valuable insights that enable us to protect their counterparts in the wild. We’re lucky to … Continue reading "Year in review: 2024 research at Zoo Atlanta"

Welcome back to a new year of conservation blogs! This year, we look forward to traveling the world with you to explore how Zoo Atlanta team members work beyond the Zoo to support wildlife conservation. Each month, we’ll introduce you to one of our conservation partners, and a second blog will share the experiences of … Continue reading "Beyond the Zoo"

Less than two weeks remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power – and to kick off the new year with eye-popping inspirations for preserving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season after January 19, 2025. IllumiNights is made possible with support from Luminary Sponsor … Continue reading "IllumiNights closes for the season after January 19"

Less than two weeks remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power – and to kick off the new year with eye-popping inspirations for preserving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season after January 19, 2025. IllumiNights is made possible with support from Luminary Sponsor … Continue reading "IllumiNights closes for the season after January 19"

Hello everyone! This is Logan with the Herpetology Team. I wanted to share a novel experience I had in the last few months, that being the annual diamondback terrapin release with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! For those of you who are unfamiliar, around August or September annually, Zoo Atlanta is loaned about 25 juvenile … Continue reading "Terrapin release: fruits of labor"

It’s the best time of the year! Well, in my opinion, anyway! If you do not share the same sentiment about the December holiday season, that’s okay! Just humor me for the length of this blog. My name is Emily, and I am part of our Ambassador Animals Team, and I love the holiday season. … Continue reading "What’s on the animals’ holiday wish list?"