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Hi everybody! Birds are such incredible animals and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out what is going on. Whether it be a behavior they are presenting or just why some of them look the way that they do. They each differ in so many ways that it’s … Continue reading "Fake out!"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta will soon undertake a significant veterinary procedure for the well-being of the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe population: 15-year-old Abu. Abu, who is within the geriatric frame of the typical giraffe lifespan, experiences arthritis in his front left foot. In May 2020, Zoo Atlanta announced … Continue reading "Significant veterinary procedure for giraffe Abu"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta will soon undertake a significant veterinary procedure for the well-being of the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe population: 15-year-old Abu. Abu, who is within the geriatric frame of the typical giraffe lifespan, experiences arthritis in his front left foot. In May 2020, Zoo Atlanta announced … Continue reading "Significant veterinary procedure for giraffe Abu"

Homeschoolers, take a walk with a Zoo Atlanta Educator and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we care for them.

Take a walk with a Zoo Atlanta Educator and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we care for them.

Attention all Scouts! Connect with nature and come take a walk on the wild side with Zoo Atlanta!

Hey all! Elephant Keeper Caleb here! With summer almost here, the Zoo’s elephants are spending less of their time inside the Zambezi Elephant Center and more time outside exploring their spacious outdoor habitats on the African Savanna! In the wild, African savanna elephants spend most of their lives walking long distances to find resources such … Continue reading "Specialized walkers"

One of Zoo Atlanta’s most popular in-person behind-the-scenes experiences is back and modified for safety with the return of Giant Panda Wild Encounters, now available for booking after a hiatus of more than a year. The experience, which features an educational exploration of the species and individuals at Zoo Atlanta and an opportunity to go … Continue reading "Panda Wild Encounters return; Toucan & Friends debuts"

Check out these sleeping beauties! Ya Lun and Xi Lun took a midday nap on their outdoor habitat structure. Lately, they’ve been chowing down on bamboo shoots, which are packed with nutrients and can be very filling. Sometimes the best cure for a stuffed belly is a good long nap. (photo: Heather R.) Trish J. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 10"

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