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Ya Lun and Xi Lun took a long time to become comfortable with being outside when they were still with Mom. Because of this, they had not yet had a chance to explore Habitat 2 (the bigger outdoor area) …until now! Since being weaned, they have really enjoyed being outside in Habitat 1, so we … Continue reading "Panda Update – Wednesday, May 9"

If you’ve ever explored the suite of educational programs Zoo Atlanta offers, you know we have tons to offer your students such as Zoo Challenges, ZooMobiles, Wild Walks, NightCrawlers, and more! But did you know we also have Professional Learning for teachers too? We believe it is just as important to provide learning opportunities for … Continue reading "Professional Learning at Zoo Atlanta"

What does it mean when an animal becomes endangered? There are a number of factors that fall under this consideration, including population numbers, the species’ geographic range and how many mature individuals are left in the population. Just as there are many factors, there are also many causes. Although natural forces can take their toll … Continue reading "What’s it mean when an animal is endangered?"

As construction continues on their new habitat in the new Grand New View African savanna, the elephants Kelly and Tara are both keeping themselves busy with mud-throwing and dust baths, and we’re looking forward to those hot summer days when they’ll lie down and roll in the wallows to thoroughly saturate themselves. Keeping the appropriate … Continue reading "Checking in with Kelly, Tara and the meerkats"

Mbeli, Kali and Gunther will soon start a new chapter at a new zoo Three bachelor western lowland gorillas from Zoo Atlanta will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo. Mbeli, Kali and Gunther are scheduled to travel on May 16, 2018, in a move recommended by the Association of Zoos … Continue reading "Gorillas on the move"

Mbeli, Kali and Gunther will soon start a new chapter at a new zoo Three bachelor western lowland gorillas from Zoo Atlanta will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo. Mbeli, Kali and Gunther are scheduled to travel on May 16, 2018, in a move recommended by the Association of Zoos … Continue reading "Gorillas on the move"

I know we just had a giant panda update about Yang Yang, but with how playful he has been recently, it’s hard not to write about him every day! Lun Lun spent the majority of yesterday afternoon sleeping, and the girls munched down a bunch of bamboo shoots yesterday morning, so they also spent most … Continue reading "Panda Update – Monday, May 7"

Ya Lun, Xi Lun and Lun Lun have moved to the next step since Ya Lun and Xi Lun were weaned two months ago. They can now be housed next to each other during the day. Even if the twins or Lun Lun vocalize, the other shows no reaction. This further shows us that the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, May 4"

Ever since I changed job titles and moved out of the animal areas and into the Administration Building, I don’t get to spend nearly as much time with the animals as I used to. I try and get to all the mammal areas to see the animals as much as I can, but there is … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 2"

Hello, my name is Angie, and I’m a Seasonal Bird Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. It finally seems like the warmer weather will be sticking around. What does that mean for the Bird Team? Nest-building! Right now many of our bird species are building nests and getting ready to lay their eggs. One of the … Continue reading "Nest-building with white-headed buffalo weavers"