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I spend a large proportion of my scientific career tracking down and formally naming species that are new to science. I’ll admit that this is fun and rewarding, and that I feel a personal kinship with every amphibian or reptile that I have named. Personal feelings aside, I feel strongly that this is an endeavor—whether … Continue reading "Chasing new species"

Hello everyone! My name is Adrianna and I am one of our Outback team members taking care of our goats! If you have visited our petting zoo recently, you probably have met our five kids! In case you didn’t know, a goat kid is a baby goat! That’s right, we have five baby goats who … Continue reading "The goat kids go to school"

Apply for seasonal positions on February 1. WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants are asked to apply online and bring a résumé to be considered for positions. … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Job Fair"

The IUCN Red List has the red panda (ailurus fulgens) listed as Endangered. Their populations are declining for a multitude of reasons such as “housing and commercial development, mining, and climate change”, but another issue they are currently facing is from poaching and the wildlife pet trade. The Red Panda Network shared in July of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, January 16"

It has been a rainy week in Atlanta! Thankfully, the giant pandas have been staying nice and dry in the dayrooms. The rainy weather also means that the pandas’ bamboo is especially fresh. Normally in our hot state with its intense sun, our bamboo technicians have to be careful to not let the bamboo dry … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 15"

We hope everyone is off to a great start in 2020 and you’re keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions! While going to the gym more often and eating healthier foods are fantastic personal resolutions, making changes in your daily lives to reduce your energy consumption is a great resolution to reduce your ecological footprint … Continue reading "Saving Energy Through Technology"

Hello everyone! It’s Allie here, and I’m a member of the Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’d like to take a second and teach you all about what it means to be an AZA-accredited facility. If you didn’t already know, AZA is an acronym for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Why is this … Continue reading "What it means to be an accredited zoo"

It’s been a reflective start to the New Year at the Zambezi Elephant Center. We’ve been moved into the new complex for just over six months now (Kelly and Tara walked over on June 16, making it the most amazing Father’s Day ever), and it’s been an incredible time for us all. We’ve brought the … Continue reading "Things we love about the Zambezi Elephant Center"

What’s the first thing you think about when someone mentions a salamander? If you thought of a slimy amphibian that can respirate through its skin, you’re correct! If you thought of a hellbender, you’re correct! If you thought of a cute little animal that lives in an aqueous environment, you’re also correct! But did you … Continue reading "Tony the tiger … salamander!"

Okay folks, time is up! Have you conquered all of your 2019 New Year’s resolutions? Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department sure did! Read along to learn some of the ways we went above and beyond to achieve our 2019 New Year’s reZOOlutions.  Last January, we decided to make 2019 the year of native birds by resolving to increase public … Continue reading "New Year’s resolutions for native birds"