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Many people ask what medical issues non-human primates have that are similar to us. One medical problem that many do not realize is that monkeys can have diabetes too. My name is Morgan and I am a member of the Primate Care Team at Zoo Atlanta. I have been at the Zoo for just over … Continue reading "Treating a monkey with diabetes"

Based on the latest data sourced from the IUCN Red List, the giant panda population is estimated to be around 2,000. However, most recent sampling surveys of their geographic range shows their numbers rising. This is due to conservation efforts such as “forest protection and reforestation measures” that have been promoted in China (FAO 2010). … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, September 9"

Free admission for up to two grandparents per party on September 8. WHAT:                     Celebrate special family members at Grandparents Day presented by Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Enjoy free admission for up to two grandparents per party with purchase of any regularly-priced child’s or adult’s general admission ticket. Mention “Grandparents … Continue reading "Grandparents Day at Zoo Atlanta"

You might find yourself asking this question as you scan your Zoo map or walk past our boardwalk. Well, this building is nestled behind the Splash Fountain, or just past the current meerkat habitat depending on which way you travel, and is home to the Zoo’s largest population of ambassador animals! What can you find … Continue reading "What is Wieland Wildlife Home?"

Currently, there are two recognized subspecies of red pandas. They are a part of the family Ailuridae, and are actually the only member of that family currently still in existence. The two subspecies are Ailurus fulgens fulgens and Ailurus fulgens refulgens (Idgie, who lives here at Zoo Atlanta, is from the Ailurus fulgens refulgens subspecies). These … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 4"

September 7 brings opportunities to learn, play, and get engaged in conservation. WHAT: Look forward to an activity-packed Saturday as Zoo Atlanta hosts Play the Animal Way, its annual signature event highlighting the wild world of animal enrichment, and International Vulture Awareness Day, a global event highlighting some of Earth’s most crucial creatures. Play the … Continue reading "A Saturday packed with special events"

Name: Mark Kamann Position Title: Multimedia Assistant Education: Bachelor’s degree from Art Institute of Atlanta in Digital Film Hometown: Vidalia, Ga. Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 1 year and 4 months Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. The Multimedia Team is responsible for the Zoo’s videos and photographs, … Continue reading "Career Corner: Multimedia"

Wild animals and wild places may seem far away from your day-to-day life, but the actions we take at home can have a global impact. The sum of our individual decisions can actually change the environment around us. How can we start to think about the actions we take that affect the environment? The concept … Continue reading "Reducing your ecological footprint"

Welcome back to school, educators! We hope your year is off to a great start. We look forward to celebrating a wonderful year with you and want to kick it off by appreciating you and all of your hard work at Zoo Atlanta’s Educator Extravaganza. This is a night of fun just for teachers! Stroll … Continue reading "2019 Fall Educator Extravaganza"

Fall is right around the corner! Fun at the Zoo doesn’t end with summer. Did you know we have daily educational activities and many of them come with your admission? We also make changes and add new opportunities seasonally, so that there’s something different for you to experience and learn on return visits. Here’s a … Continue reading "Come play with us: Fun for your next Zoo visit"