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Gina Ferrie, PhD, joined Zoo Atlanta as Vice President of Collections and Conservation in 2024. In her role, she oversees the Zoo’s Animal Care and Research divisions while leading Zoo Atlanta’s conservation initiatives in keeping with the Zoo’s established objectives as outlined in the organization’s Conservation Strategic Plan.   Dr. Ferrie joined Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 years at that organization, she also served in the capacities of Research Manager and Population Biologist and Research Associate. Her prior professional zoological career also includes husbandry of ... Continue reading Gina Ferrie, PhD

It’s no secret that giant pandas are picky eaters. Our Bamboo Team, who specializes in harvesting the pandas’ bamboo, cuts culms which pass all human-set requirements. Pandas, however, use their sense of smell, which is much more sensitive than a human’s, to determine if the bamboo is acceptable. You may observe the bears smelling the … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, June 10"

Happy Pride Month! As a wildlife conservation organization, we here at Zoo Atlanta are in constant awe of the natural world’s incredible diversity. Our Earth benefits immensely from the unique attributes not just of different species, but of each individual. It takes all types to form the complex webs that not only maintain ecosystems, but … Continue reading "Celebrating LGBTQIA+ conservationists"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother Bam on June 1, 2024. The infant is the second offspring for Bam and father JJ, who were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute … Continue reading "SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother Bam on June 1, 2024. The infant is the second offspring for Bam and father JJ, who were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute … Continue reading "SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 years … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DR. GINA FERRIE"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Dr. Gina Ferrie"

Have you ever wondered about giant panda intelligence? One of the greatest ways the Panda Care Team is able to see the depth of their intelligence is through positive reinforcement training. As panda care professionals, part of our jobs is to maintain careful observation of each of the pandas to monitor their health and physical … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, June 3"