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Hi everyone, this is Ash, Keeper II in Herpetology. Today I would like to talk about a pretty cool biological variation that occurs in our natural world: sexual dimorphism! What is this, you ask? It is a term when males and females of the same species appear externally different. These differences have primarily evolved through … Continue reading "Exploring dimorphism"

While he doesn’t know it yet, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla is about to embark on a monumental new chapter as the head of a new family group. Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome female western lowland gorillas Amari, Kambera, and Shalia. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species … Continue reading "Welcome Amari, Kambera and Shalia!"

While he doesn’t know it yet, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla is about to embark on a monumental new chapter as the head of a new family group. Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome female western lowland gorillas Amari, Kambera, and Shalia. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species … Continue reading "Welcome Amari, Kambera and Shalia!"

The other day Swing Keeper Adrianna pulled out one of Ya Lun and Xi Lun’s favorite enrichment items: the tire swing! Enrichment is an important aspect of the care of all the animals here at the Zoo, with the purpose of providing the animals with physical or mental stimulation and promoting natural behaviors. Once we … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, December 9"

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for five conservation programs protecting wildlife in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Brazil, the Republic of the Congo, and Panama. Projects for parrots, golden lion tamarins, gorillas, Panamanian golden frogs, and giant armadillos are the 2020-2021 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund. The Mabel … Continue reading "The Zoo maintains commitment to conservation support"

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for five conservation programs protecting wildlife in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Brazil, the Republic of the Congo, and Panama. Projects for parrots, golden lion tamarins, gorillas, Panamanian golden frogs, and giant armadillos are the 2020-2021 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund. The Mabel … Continue reading "The Zoo maintains commitment to conservation support"

Hooray holiday season! I wanted to have a little extra fun with my Keeper Stories blog this time around and theme it to something so many people know very well, which is the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Christmas is my favorite holiday, and this story is one of my mom’s favorite things about … Continue reading "‘Twas the day before Zoo-mas"

The Zoo is abuzz with excitement about the arrival of our new red panda, Jackie! Zoo Atlanta teammates and guests alike are already enamored with him. Idgie will always be in our hearts and can never be replaced, but the Panda Team is incredibly happy to have a red panda to take care of again. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 30"

Hello everyone, Courtney here from the Gorilla Care Team wishing you and all your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season! Much like police officers, firefighters, nurses, and the many other essential workers, animal care professionals do not necessarily get holidays off this time of year. The animals need our care 24/7 all year … Continue reading "A holiday for an animal care professional"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome one of its most beloved species, the red panda, back to Atlanta. Jackie, a 3-year-old male red panda from Smithsonian’s National Zoo, is now exploring his new home in the Zoo’s Asian Forest complex. Jackie’s debut balances happy news with what had been one of Zoo Atlanta’s sadder announcements … Continue reading "Welcome Jackie the red panda!"