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We’re excitedly awaiting the opening of the new African Savanna this summer. In the meantime, we continue to take full advantage of being so close to the animals all day every day. We’re in the process of training several of the savanna animals on new behaviors. Our oldest giraffe, Abu, and the warthogs, Shirley and … Continue reading "Behind the scenes with the savanna animals"

It’s never too late to make a New Year’s resolution – even if we’re almost through February. This year, I’m challenging myself to be more sustainable. What does that even mean? I’m glad you asked! Being sustainable means preserving the air we breathe, the ground we grow our food in, and the oceans, rivers and … Continue reading "Four everyday habits with a huge impact"

You have probably heard that your choices of foods and beverages can also have an impact on the environment. But just how much of an impact can you have every day? In December of last year, BBC.com posted a very cool (and easy to use) food calculator using data from University of Oxford researcher Joseph Poore, … Continue reading "Calculate Your Carbon Footprint"

Happy Tuesday! My name is Kaya, Primate Keeper II here at Zoo Atlanta. I can primarily be found working with the gorillas, but I also spend time with the orangutans and golden lion tamarins. I started here at Zoo Atlanta as an Animal Ambassadors Intern in summer 2011. I have worn many hats since then … Continue reading "My road to a career with animals"

Lun Lun loves this hammock structure in one of the outdoor habitats. She always looks so comfortable up there. Sometimes, she will sit up there to eat her bamboo, and she loves sleeps to sleep in it. In this photo, I caught her surveying her surrounds before she took her morning nap. Heather R. Senior … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, February 15"

Education Newsletter Feature Bring your wild ones to meet our wild animals! At Zoo Atlanta, we have many fun, educational programs for families that ignite the senses and connect you to wildlife around the world and in your own backyard. From your tiny trekkers to your more adventurous explorers, you will find programs that engage … Continue reading "Fun for the entire family"

We’re WILD for educators! Through field trip programs, ZooMobile trips, and Professional Learning workshops, we see your hard work and dedication to your students. We recognize your passion, time and commitment and want to show our appreciation for all that you do. Grab your calendars and save the dates for two special appreciation events just … Continue reading "Save the date: Educator Appreciation Day 2019"

While our Zoo Atlanta guests journey through Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience, they may notice that many of our habitats hold substantial amounts of water. Whether it be for an aquatic turtle, snake, lizard, crocodile, frog, salamander or fish, we have an indoor or outdoor environment suitable to accommodate our aquatic friends. … Continue reading "Taking a dip into aquatic systems"

Zoo Atlanta proudly cares for one of the largest populations of western lowland gorillas in the United States. The gorillas at the Zoo live in five troops and range in age from 2 to 57 years old. With this variety of ages and groups, Zoo Atlanta has a great resource for studying gorilla behavior. Dedicated … Continue reading "Animal Highlight: Gorillas"

After working with the giant pandas for over eight years, it can sometimes be challenging to come up with creative enrichment that I haven’t used before that will be stimulating for the bears. Lun Lun has had a tub full of water and apple pieces before, and she seems to thoroughly enjoy the challenge of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, February 13"