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If you’ve been to Zoo Atlanta in the last few months, you might have caught a glimpse of some exciting introductions. We have four southern white rhinos here at Zoo Atlanta who had previously been housed in separate groups. As of late April 2025, all four rhinos have been going through introductions, resulting in a … Continue reading "Introducing a new rhino crash"

Hi all! My name is Sarah Fredrickson, and I’m a Keeper III in our Ambassador Animals Department. I’m specifically a Primary Keeper in what we call our Outback Station area, which is mostly known for our herd of goats and sheep that we invite guests to come interact with in the Contact Yard. What most … Continue reading "It takes a village – Species Survival Plans"

Hello again! It’s Josh from Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department. After being a keeper for over a decade, I have added words and phrases to my vocabulary that definitely didn’t exist before. At least not in the context that animal care professionals use them in our daily lives. Words like howdying, internal pipping/external pipping, and fledgery … Continue reading "What is a dummy egg?"

For generations, humans have lived in or ventured into the jungles of Africa to look for treasure. Those with the most careful of eyes find the treasure looking right back at them. In the eyes of the great apes, we find a reflection of ourselves. Both gorillas and chimpanzees are social creatures and demonstrate a … Continue reading "Co[ngo]Existence"

The main product of scientific research is the peer-reviewed publications that announce the results and conclusions of the work. This is why researchers at zoos, museums, universities, research centers, etc. all focus so much on these publications. You’ll note that in many of these Animal Science Blogs, I will highlight a publication that supports the … Continue reading "Research publications: Who reads this stuff?!"

Cortez is a social bird who enjoys spending time with people, and doesn't hold back in showing favoritism to lucky few.

Hey everyone! Taylor from the Carnivore Team here, and if you have stopped by the lion habitat recently, you may have noticed some big changes – and so have Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi! Our three male lions are now back on view and loving every inch of their newly renovated habitat!  In our last Keeper … Continue reading "The lions are still roaring about their new digs!"

From March 3–5, 2025, Zoo Atlanta had the privilege of joining 120 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) advocates in Washington, D.C., for the annual AZA Advocacy Days. With representatives from 61 AZA-accredited institutions and 31 states, the event was not only the largest in AZA Advocacy Days history—it also set a new record with … Continue reading "AZA Advocacy Days 2025: A Recap from Washington, D.C."

Flock this way for Pink Flamboyance Lager and samples from more than 35 breweries on May 24  WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and time is running out for tickets to an event which has been known to sell out in advance. The 21-and-up … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

Flock this way for Pink Flamboyance Lager and samples from more than 35 breweries on May 24  WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and time is running out for tickets to an event which has been known to sell out in advance. The … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"