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This past month, as we marked the one-year anniversary of the United States shutting down due to COVID-19, many people have been reflecting on where we were at the start of the pandemic. It was a fraught time in many ways, and people sought distraction. What they found was the Netflix series Tiger King.    … Continue reading "Big cats and wildlife trade"

This past month, as we marked the one-year anniversary of the United States shutting down due to COVID-19, many people have been reflecting on where we were at the start of the pandemic. It was a fraught time in many ways, and people sought distraction. What they found was the Netflix series Tiger King.    … Continue reading "Big cats and wildlife trade"

Zoo Atlanta recently welcomed back one of our gorilla legends, Machi. We have received such great support from the community on this collaboration between Zoo Knoxville and Zoo Atlanta to provide Machi the best quality of care that she deserves. On behalf of the Primate Team, thank you for that support! When Machi arrived, our … Continue reading "Update on Machi the gorilla!"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Machi, a 45-year-old female western lowland gorilla, back to her hometown. Machi arrived in Atlanta on March 29, 2021, from Zoo Knoxville. Machi came to Zoo Atlanta with her mother, Choomba, in 1988 from Emory University’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center. She lived at the Zoo until 2013, when she moved to … Continue reading "Welcome Machi the gorilla back to Atlanta!"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Machi, a 45-year-old female western lowland gorilla, back to her hometown. Machi arrived in Atlanta on March 29, 2021, from Zoo Knoxville. Machi came to Zoo Atlanta with her mother, Choomba, in 1988 from Emory University’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center. She lived at the Zoo until 2013, when she moved to … Continue reading "Welcome Machi the gorilla back to Atlanta!"

As you’ve likely read in our recent panda updates, March marked breeding season for the giant pandas. Even though Lun Lun and Yang Yang are not breeding, we’ve still seen many natural behavioral changes. One change that is really interesting to me is that Lun Lun has become incredibly vocal! Usually Yang Yang is the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, March 31"

Orangutans are often regarded as being less vocal than the other members of the primate family. Though they may not speak up often, they are sure to get their point across when they do. This is especially the case for the male orangutan’s long call. This is primarily due to the fact that wild orangutans spend … Continue reading "The amazing orangutan long call"

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time, the Mangshan mountain pit viper! This nocturnal snake species is only found in the mountainous regions of Hunan and Guangdong in southern China. The elevations are 2,620–4,270 feet. So high! They can be found in … Continue reading "Beautiful and cryptic: the Mangshan mountain pit viper"

We’ve all seen it happen: Someone is walking confidently along when all of a sudden, WHAM! Walking into a closed glass door has likely happened to you or someone you know. When we hit these unmarked doors, the result is typically slight, temporary pain accompanied by major embarrassment. Now, imagine doing this at a high … Continue reading "Tips for preventing bird/window collisions"

Hello! My name is Trish, and this is my first post as the newest member of the Panda Care Team at Zoo Atlanta! I came from the Smithsonian National Zoo, where I cared for two adult giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, and their newborn cub Xiao Qi Ji. I also took care of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, March 22"