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What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “endangered species?” Maybe iconic megafauna like elephants, giant pandas, or gorillas? Or famously extinct species like the dodo? What about native wildlife you may have seen in a local park or even your backyard? I spend much of my work time thinking about how to help … Continue reading "Endangered Species in the Backyard"

The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has a name! Rhino Naming Madness concluded on April 10, 2024, with the name Zuri rising to the top after four rounds of public voting following the launch of a Sweet Sixteen Bracket on March 20. Zuri, a name of Swahili origin which can … Continue reading "SAY HELLO TO ZURI!"

The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has a name! Rhino Naming Madness concluded on April 10, 2024, with the name Zuri rising to the top after four rounds of public voting following the launch of a Sweet Sixteen Bracket on March 20. Zuri, a name of Swahili origin which can … Continue reading "SAY HELLO TO ZURI!"

The Zoo Atlanta community is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Chelsea, a 20-year-old female Sumatran tiger. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been monitoring and treating the geriatric tigress for chronic health conditions, particularly kidney disease. As there was not a path to recovery for Chelsea, the teams made the … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF CHELSEA THE SUMATRAN TIGER"

The Zoo Atlanta community is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Chelsea, a 20-year-old female Sumatran tiger. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been monitoring and treating the geriatric tigress for chronic health conditions, particularly kidney disease. As there was not a path to recovery for Chelsea, the teams made the … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF CHELSEA THE SUMATRAN TIGER"

My name is Danielle Schauer, and I am currently an Orangutan Keeper at Zoo Atlanta. Since becoming an animal care professional, I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing species, but I have never had the chance of working with great apes until now. I wanted to use this Keeper Stories blog to … Continue reading "Working with amazing orangutans"

Join us for a wild and wonderful family-friendly celebration as we ring in the New Year at Zoo Atlanta!  Our Zoo Year’s Eve event is the perfect way for families to welcome the new year with fun, excitement, and a touch of animal magic. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Ford Pavilion Zoo Year’s Eve is free with general admission and free for Zoo Atlanta Members.  Event highlights: Join us in the Ford Pavilion for an early countdown to the New Year every hour! –Perfect for little ones who can’t stay up until midnight! Dance in the New Year ... Continue reading Zoo Year’s Eve

Meet Zuri!  The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has a name! Rhino Naming Madness concluded on April 10, 2024, with the name Zuri rising to the top after four rounds of public voting following the launch of a Sweet Sixteen Bracket on March 20. Zuri, a name of Swahili origin … Continue reading "Rhino Naming Madness"

Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling from more than 30 of Georgia’s top breweries and cideries; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; evening wildlife viewing until dusk; special Keeper Talks; and more.     The 2024 music lineup … Continue reading "Be an early-bird to Brew at the Zoo"

Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling from more than 30 of Georgia’s top breweries and cideries; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; evening wildlife viewing until dusk; special Keeper Talks; and more.     The 2024 music lineup … Continue reading "Be an early-bird to Brew at the Zoo"