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Zoo Atlanta has received presumptive positive test results indicating that members of its western lowland gorilla troops are positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Recently, Gorilla Care Team members observed coughing, nasal discharge, and minor changes in appetite in several members of the gorilla population. Upon the onset of these signs, the Animal … Continue reading "Update on Zoo Atlanta gorilla population"

Hi everyone!  It’s Kelly here again!  Boy, have I got some exciting news for y’all!  Next time you walk through Scaly Slimy Spectacular,  don’t forget to peek in the salt marsh habitat by the exit door.  You might notice things look a little different, “little” being the key word here.  And you might have to … Continue reading "Rearing diamondback terrapins"

“Suitcase Filled with 185 Live Baby Tortoises Wrapped in Plastic Discovered at Galápagos Airport” – March 2021  “DNA Test Stops Illegal Shipment of 2,200 Matamata Turtles” – June 2021  “Memphis Zoo caring for 40 Mexican box turtles seized at Memphis port” – May 2021  “Turtle Survival Alliance Launches Rescue Mission to nearly 11,000 Critically Endangered … Continue reading "Trading turtles and tortoises "

Zoo Atlanta is actively seeking new members of its dynamic and rewarding volunteer force. Individuals passionate about wildlife, conservation, and giving back to the community are encouraged to explore the Zoo’s Adult Volunteer Programs, which now include an all-new Event Volunteer Program. Event Volunteers are crucial to the success of Zoo Atlanta’s signature events, including … Continue reading "CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Red pandas are cold-climate animals that live up in the trees in the Himalayas and Southern China. Here at Zoo Atlanta, red panda Jackie has a couple of options to stay cool during the summer. The first is his air-conditioned box, which is climate-controlled. The second is what we refer to as his “Chill Spot,” a … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, August 30"

Sometimes, enrichment doesn’t always go according to plan. We often have fun thinking of new creative ways to provide enrichment to the pandas or to go back to enrichment that they may not have had recently. Something we can provide as enrichment is ice. As pandas are well-suited to cold climates, they sometimes enjoy rolling … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, August 27"

If you have been around the Monkeys of Makokou complex or seen the lemurs of The Living Treehouse recently, then you know the primates who call Zoo Atlanta home come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Each species has a unique set of traits and behaviors that are specifically adapted to thrive in … Continue reading "One big lemur family"

Hey everyone! I’m Kristina, one of the Seasonal Keepers working with Zoo Atlanta’s Ambassador Animals Team, and I’m here to give you a taste of a day in the life of a Seasonal Keeper! The Ambassador Animal Department is cool in that it allows guests to meet some animals on a more up-close-and-personal level. We … Continue reading "So you want to be an animal care professional?"

Although a lot of my day as a member of the Bird Team is spent caring for the animals here at the Zoo, I also devote as much time as I can to working on conservation initiatives to help the birds in my care, as well as their wild counterparts. A lot of conservation work … Continue reading "Saving our scavengers"

Conservation is an integral part of our mission at Zoo Atlanta. Accredited zoos play an important role in the conservation of wildlife and wild places around the globe. As collaborators, zoos work with government agencies, non-profits, conservation organizations, universities, and others to help address regional and global threats to biodiversity and find solutions to mitigate … Continue reading "Education Poster"