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Towards the end of October, I had the opportunity to join Zoo Atlanta curator James Ballance on a trip to the 2018 Waterfowl Conservation Workshop/Conference. This event was created and hosted by Sylvan Heights Bird Park and the International Wild Waterfowl Association in North Carolina. With waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans) making up only a small … Continue reading "Workshopping for waterfowl"

The destination   Atlanta’s newest event destination merges the majesty of the African savanna and its iconic wildlife with the storied elegance of one of the city’s most treasured historic buildings. Just moments from Downtown, this Atlanta event space is the newest addition to Zoo Atlanta and is in the heart of Grant Park, Atlanta’s oldest parkland and one of the metro area’s most popular and progressive communities. Built in 1921 and revitalized by Zoo Atlanta for its new life today, Savanna Hall was the home of the Atlanta Cyclorama for more than 90 years. The building is famous for ... Continue reading Savanna Hall

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new ambassador for an endangered species: Tocantins, a 10-year-old female giant otter. A recent arrival from the Jacksonville Zoo, Tocantins was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Giant Otter Species Survival Plan® (SSP) as a companion for Bakairi, the 7-year-old male giant otter at Zoo Atlanta. Tocantins is … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new female giant otter"

Since I just learned the giant panda care routine this summer, winter is a whole new ballgame! Now that the weather is cooler, the pandas are spending more time in their outdoor habitats. That means I’m learning new parts of the building and outdoor areas that I’ve never had the opportunity to use before! One … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 12"

Free admission for veterans, active-duty, reserve and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, plus discounts for accompanying guests, on November 11. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes the service of veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces at Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, November 11, 2018. All veteran, active-duty, reserve and retired … Continue reading "Veterans Day presented by Kaiser Permanente"

One of my favorite things to do Zoo Atlanta, besides taking care of the hoofstock animals, is being able to attend conferences! This past October, I was able to attend my first national American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK for short) Conference in Denver, Colorado! What is AAZK? AAZK is an association made up of … Continue reading "Networking with peers in animal care"

One of the most heart-melting aspects of working with the giant pandas is having the ability to come to work first thing and see Yang Yang curled up asleep. He has three large behind-the-scenes rooms to spend the night in, and yet he always sleeps with his head and face squished up into a corner. It’s … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 7"

“It’s a dinosaur! It’s a dinosaur bone!” A boy around 6 years old shouts excitedly as he points at the black bear skull sitting atop one of our educational carts. “That’s a great guess! Tell me why do you think it’s a dinosaur?” I tell him with a smile before starting a series of questions … Continue reading "Beneficial Bones and Sensational Skulls"

November is the time of year when the Zoo family takes a moment to reflect and gratefully say thank you for our blessings. There are hundreds of things to be thankful for; here are just a few ways in which Zoo Atlanta is thankful for the great year we have had. First of all, we … Continue reading "Zoo thanks and blessings"

Did you know habitat loss is the leading cause of extinction in animal species? It is a main issue for 85 percent of all threatened animal species. What causes habitat loss? There are many causes of habitat loss, including land conversion for development from growing populations, mining for materials, harvesting lumber for paper products and, … Continue reading "What causes habitat loss?"