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Endangered species is new to the Zoo with significant conservation messages   ATLANTA – September 8, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome a new pair of wrinkled hornbills to the animal population. Male Malfoy, 26, and female Strawberry, 14, have arrived at the Zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES MALFOY AND STRAWBERRY THE WRINKLED HORNBILLS"

Endangered species is new to the Zoo with significant conservation messages   ATLANTA – September 8, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome a new pair of wrinkled hornbills to the animal population. Male Malfoy, 26, and female Strawberry, 14, have arrived at the Zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES MALFOY AND STRAWBERRY THE WRINKLED HORNBILLS"

Hi everyone, I’m Kennedy, and I recently completed a rotation as a Seasonal Hoofstock Keeper here at the Zoo. I’m here to talk about birthday celebrations. Have you ever visited the Zoo and wondered what the animals were eating that looked fun and not like their normal diets? It most likely was a form of … Continue reading "Birthday “cakes” for our hoofed friends"

Hey there fellow animal enthusiasts! Caitlin from the Orangutan Care Team, here to talk a little more about the enrichment we give our orangutans at the Zoo, but with a twist. I don’t know about everyone else, but I know I am incredibly excited for fall to come as it is my favorite season. So, … Continue reading "The wonderful world of orangutan enrichment"

It’s hard to believe, but September is already here! September is a busy month here on panda routine. You may have seen recently that Lun Lun celebrated her 25th birthday on August 25. This leads us into quite the whirlwind next few weeks. On September 3, Ya Lun and Xi Lun turn 6 years old. September 3 … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, August 31"

Hey y’all, and welcome to another addition of Keeper Stories. My name is Sara Fee, and I’m a Senior Keeper for Gorillas. Today I’m going to spend some time focusing on one particular gorilla, because there just isn’t enough time for me to gloat about each of our 18 fabulous gorillas, but catch me in … Continue reading "The joys of Anaka!"

Hello! It’s Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here for today’s Keeper Stories! If you know a little bit about me, you know I have been here for a little over five years, and that before I was a Carnivore Keeper, I was a member of the care team in Outback Station! Over there, I looked after the … Continue reading "From Outback to Carnivores"

The Queen is 25! Today we celebrate Lun Lun’s 25th birthday! Her care team spent the last week making her an ice “cake” with bamboo and sweet potato “candles,” some scented ice cakes (cinnamon and vanilla), present bags filled with leafeater biscuits, and a lovely birthday banner. She also had a number 25 made of … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, August 25"

You know breeding season is in full swing when everything in the flamingo habitat is covered in mud, including the flamingos! This is because flamingo nests, unlike “traditional” bird nests, are made solely out of mud and clay. As far as building materials go, Georgia clay works best, but any clay will work so long … Continue reading "It’s flamingo hatching season!"

Imagine you are dressed up like a pirate, eye patch and all, and you decide to visit the Zoo.  Would not being able to see out of one eye ruin all the fun you can have? Or would you just have to work a little harder to get to see everything the Zoo has to … Continue reading "The Mighty Pirate"