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Last year about this time I told you about the banding workshop I was able to attend on Hurricane Island off the coast of Maine. Last week I was able to attend the advanced portion of the workshop, this time at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in northern Minnesota.  The workshops are hosted by … Continue reading "Learning more about bird banding"

Blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Field conservation projects for blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2019-2020 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The initiative contributes 25 cents of … Continue reading "2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation"

Blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Field conservation projects for blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2019-2020 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The initiative contributes 25 cents of … Continue reading "2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation"

Utilizing positive reinforcement training for veterinary behaviors is a huge part of how we are able to provide amazing care for the animals at Zoo Atlanta, as well as enable the animals to participate in their own care. In the giant pandas’ indoor area, there is a mobile but secure space that allows us to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, July 8"

Monday was a true example of how our days run on the giant pandas’ schedule! Sunday night, they had access to one of the dayrooms as well as a behind-the-scenes den. Come Monday morning, they had made a huge mess of their bamboo, and after eating some fresh bamboo, all they wanted to do was … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, July 5"

This month, Zoo Atlanta is celebrating all you can do to reduce, reuse, and recycle (the 3 R’s)! You can practice these when you visit Zoo Atlanta as well as in your own home. The more we alter our daily habits to be more ecofriendly, the greater the positive impact for wildlife and wild places, … Continue reading "Celebrating the 3 R’s"

Spend the morning exploring The Ford African Rain Forest and the afternoon viewing wildlife from South America. Visit reptiles and amphibians found right here in our backyard of Georgia, as well as those from around the globe. Compare and contrast bird species from the largest kori bustard to the noisy crested screamer. And while you’re … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta: The Natural World Comes Alive"

Name: Robert Hill Position Title: Assistant Curator of Herpetology Education: High school graduate Hometown: Originally from Jacksonville, FL. Moved to Atlanta with his mother when he was 8. Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: First time around about 18 months; currently just short of eight years this time around. Tell us about your job and … Continue reading "Career Corner: Herpetology: Robert Hill"

In addition to the variety of programs offered at Zoo Atlanta that enhance your students’ science knowledge, we can bring the Zoo to you! From adaptations to classification, we have you covered! Learn all about wildlife and wild places without leaving your classroom. Our ZooMobile Outreach connects students to animals and conservation while complementing your classroom curriculum. All programs are aligned with the Georgia Standards … Continue reading "ZooMobile Outreach"

Imagine the African savanna. Wide, open and flat expanses with tall yellow grasses. Sparse trees and shrubs dotting the landscape. Endless blue sky with a bright sun. What’s missing from this scene? The iconic wildlife that roam this habitat, of course! I’m sure you imagine the giraffes, stretching upward to reach the leaves in the … Continue reading "The Animals of the New African Savanna"