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If you follow our giant panda program, you’ll often hear us talking about the fact that giant pandas are a solitary species, and during your visits to the Zoo, there are a few animals you might see who live alone. Unlike social species such as western lowland gorillas, African lions, meerkats and more, solitary species … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January, 11"

With the new year comes a new you, usually. And with 2020 having finally come to an end, I’m sure we are all hoping for a transformation to set us on the right path. Animals may not be able to recognize the turning of a year as we do (maybe our pets at home can … Continue reading "The salamander’s amazing transformation"

Now that the red, blue, silver, and gold of the holiday season has faded, it’s time to focus on the best color of all: GREEN! As the color of renewal, green reminds us to make conscious choices to help protect ourselves, our planet, and all of our fellow living things. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite ways to turn … Continue reading "How to have a green New Year"

Yang Yang had a very playful day recently! We have some tough canvas strips that we use to play tug-of-war with him, so the other day I grabbed one to see if he was interested in a round or two. He was in the behind the scenes dens eating and seemed torn between his dueling … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 6"

Hello from the Hoofstock Team! Like most of you, our team is ready to say goodbye to 2020 and are looking forward to starting the new year! We are very excited to start off 2021 with a visit from a consultant from the Zoo Hoofstock Trim Program (ZHTP). The ZHTP has made a huge effort … Continue reading "Trimming our hooves"

When I first walked up to Jackie’s habitat to start cleaning the other morning, he was resting in one of his favorite spots: his triangle perch. But as soon as I entered the habitat, he immediately climbed down and came over to investigate the contents of my bucket. As soon as he realized I didn’t … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 4"

Hey y’all, it’s Ben from the Herpetology Team, and I hope y’all have had an excellent holiday. Today, I’d like to discuss the migratory patterns of turtles. When many folks think of migratory animals, turtles are usually not the type of animals that come to mind. When I think of migratory animals, the rufous hummingbird, … Continue reading "Migration in turtles and tortoises"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes all guests and makes every effort to ensure that our pathways, habitats and facilities are accessible, so you have a safe and enjoyable visit. For questions regarding Zoo accessibility, please contact guestexperience@zooatlanta.org or call 404.624.5670. Wheelchairs and Scooters Manual wheelchairs and electric scooters are available for rental at the Zoo Atlanta Explorer Store or at Safari Outfitters, both located just inside the front entrance. The electric scooters are limited in number and available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted. Manual wheelchair: $14 + tax/day Electric scooter: $33 + tax/day Electric scooters are ... Continue reading Accessibility

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