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Meet an ambassador animal, and learn about its importance in the ecosystem. presented by  

Meet an ambassador animal, and learn about its importance in the ecosystem.

Some people (and animals) like warm temperatures. Other people, like myself (and other animals) like cooler weather. With their dense fur coat, the cooler the weather, the happier giant pandas are! The weather in Atlanta has been blissfully cool this week, and that means we have been able to utilize the outdoor habitats all day, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 2"

It’s that time of year again! The time of year that some of the outdoor habitats for turtles and tortoises have signs on them saying that the Georgia temperatures can get too chilly for that species. In fall and spring, I often overhear guests commenting “But it’s a beautiful 76-degree day! How is that too … Continue reading "Where have all the turtles gone?"

The Zoo is only the third Atlanta visitor destination to offer certified resources for guests with sensory needs. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to achieve certification as a sensory inclusive destination, becoming just the third visitor venue in Atlanta to offer certified resources and accommodations for guests with sensory needs. This new initiative will … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is certified sensory inclusive"

The Zoo is only the third Atlanta visitor destination to offer certified resources for guests with sensory needs. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to achieve certification as a sensory inclusive destination, becoming just the third visitor venue in Atlanta to offer certified resources and accommodations for guests with sensory needs. This new initiative will … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is certified sensory inclusive"

Zoo Atlanta is a certified sensory inclusive destination. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an exclusive and seamless experience for all guests. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing … Continue reading "Sensory-processing Needs"

Take an exciting first look with us! New computer-generated concepts of Savanna Hall, under construction now with the ongoing revitalization of the former Cyclorama building, give us an inspiring glimpse into the many possibilities of what will soon be Atlanta’s newest special events destination. Savanna Hall, which will be open for events in spring 2020, … Continue reading "A sneak-peek at Savanna Hall"

As some of you may know, I have spent much of my career focusing on the devastating emerging infectious disease of amphibians known as amphibian chytridiomycosis. One of the most important papers published on this topic in many years came out earlier this year in the journal Science. A group of researchers in London, including … Continue reading "The source of the amphibian chytrid fungi"

It’s hard to believe that October is almost over! Fall is here, and not only are the leaves starting to fall, but it also starts getting colder and the days are shorter. This means it’s time for the Bird Team to start thinking about winter! We are already preparing for the cold. In the Bird … Continue reading "Winterizing for birds"