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Hi all! Elephant Keeper Caleb here! Did you know the Elephant Care Team also takes care of the Zoo’s meerkats? It makes sense since they are right across the pathway from the Zambezi Elephant Center! Here at Zoo Atlanta, we currently have five meerkats that are split into two “mobs” – a “mob” is what … Continue reading "Blaze: the meerkat godfather"

Today was a rainy day here at the Zoo. The giant pandas don’t particularly like being out in the rain, so on days like this we utilize both of our dayrooms and our behind-the-scenes den spaces. Lun Lun enjoyed eating her bamboo while sitting in the hammock in one of the dayrooms and then she … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, February 24"

Lead Keeper of Herpetology Trent here! As always, my goal is to dig a little deeper with you all into what our department does when caring for reptiles, amphibians and fish. Today I thought it would be neat to discuss some very important aesthetics when it comes to the habitats the animals under our care … Continue reading "Sssecrets of the Herpetology Team"

We had a little bit of maintenance work going on in the giant panda building yesterday. It wasn’t very noisy, but even still, the pandas aren’t always fans of things outside the usual routine. To help them exert control over their environment in these times of disruption, we like to give the pandas the opportunity … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 19"

When guests visit the Zoo, one of the most popular things to do is get some fun souvenirs at Zoo Atlanta Trading Company or Pandamonium gift shops. Whether you’re looking for a cuddly stuffed elephant or a shopping tote featuring your favorite Zoo animal, we’re proud of all the green options we sell that help … Continue reading "Green Gifts at the Zoo"

This year Mother Nature has presented us with some odd weather. Okay, the last several years we have had odd weather. Each animal department at Zoo Atlanta has to make a plan each day based on the temperatures and changes in weather patterns. Recently, there has been a lot of rain in Atlanta. Rain is … Continue reading "Enrichment in all weathers"

Prepare yourself… the birthdays are coming…for our petting zoo herd! The goats and sheep who live in the petting zoo area are amid an exciting time, as this is birthday season for them! We currently care for a herd of 14 goats and five sheep, and all their birthdays fall within about two months of … Continue reading "Baa, baa birthdays"

The Carnivore Team has been hard at work getting ready to welcome a new addition to our animal population. We’ve completed the habitat remodel and are excited to welcome him to his new home. I wonder if you can guess what species he is? Let me give you some hints. The species is native to … Continue reading "Who’s Baloo?"

There’s a “bearcat” exploring Complex Carnivores. Zoo Atlanta welcomes Baloo, a 1-year-old male binturong, to the animal population. A recent arrival from the Brookfield Zoo, Baloo is now exploring his new home in the Zoo’s Complex Carnivores zone. Also known as “bearcats” for their physical resemblances to both, binturongs are neither bears nor cats but … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Baloo the Binturong"

There’s a “bearcat” exploring Complex Carnivores. Zoo Atlanta welcomes Baloo, a 1-year-old male binturong, to the animal population. A recent arrival from the Brookfield Zoo, Baloo is now exploring his new home in the Zoo’s Complex Carnivores zone. Also known as “bearcats” for their physical resemblances to both, binturongs are neither bears nor cats but … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Baloo the Binturong"