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Tickets are on sale now for a breathtaking new addition to Atlanta’s holiday traditions. The all-new IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival opens to the public on November 22, 2021, and will be open through January 16, 2022. In spring 2021, Zoo Atlanta announced plans to partner with Hanart Culture on presenting the … Continue reading "Tickets on sale for IllumiNights at the Zoo"

Vaccines. At times it seems like that is one of the most common words we are all hearing these days; however, a lot of people are not accustomed to hearing it regarding animals in zoos. Well, to animal care professionals, this medical procedure is nothing new. In fact, it is something that we begin planning … Continue reading "Training big cats for vaccines"

As mornings have become cooler, the Panda Team has once again been able to set up the outdoor habitats for the pandas. Yesterday, Lun Lun ventured outside and ate some yellow groove bamboo and checked out the habitat.  In the photo, Lun was looking up at us as we tossed down extra bamboo and treats … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, September 13"

Zoo Atlanta has received presumptive positive test results indicating that members of its western lowland gorilla troops are positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Recently, Gorilla Care Team members observed coughing, nasal discharge, and minor changes in appetite in several members of the gorilla population. Upon the onset of these signs, the Animal … Continue reading "Update on Zoo Atlanta gorilla population"

Zoo Atlanta has received presumptive positive test results indicating that members of its western lowland gorilla troops are positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Recently, Gorilla Care Team members observed coughing, nasal discharge, and minor changes in appetite in several members of the gorilla population. Upon the onset of these signs, the Animal … Continue reading "Update on Zoo Atlanta gorilla population"

Why DO zoos matter? Why is it important, not only for humans, but also for the animals, to continue to have zoos? Over the decades, zoos have shifted from just showing off exotic animals to scientific institutions geared toward conservation and education. These types of facilities do not have “animals on display,” but rather animal … Continue reading "Why zoos matter: Educate and take action! "

The final panda birthday for the season is coming up this week! Yang Yang, the Zoo’s adult male giant panda, is turning 24 years old tomorrow (September 9). If you are not familiar with Yang Yang, he is known as the resident goofball. He enjoys interacting with his care team, is generally very interested in … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 8"

Hi everyone!  It’s Kelly here again!  Boy, have I got some exciting news for y’all!  Next time you walk through Scaly Slimy Spectacular,  don’t forget to peek in the salt marsh habitat by the exit door.  You might notice things look a little different, “little” being the key word here.  And you might have to … Continue reading "Rearing diamondback terrapins"

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 5 on September 3, 2021. The Panda Care Team celebrated early this year, filling the twins’ dayroom habitat in Zoo Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Giant Conservation Center with birthday surprises on September 1. Special enrichment included ice “cakes” topped with banana slices, birthday boxes … Continue reading "Happy 5th birthday, Ya Lun and Xi Lun!"

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 5 on September 3, 2021. The Panda Care Team celebrated early this year, filling the twins’ dayroom habitat in Zoo Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Giant Conservation Center with birthday surprises on September 1. Special enrichment included ice “cakes” topped with banana slices, birthday boxes … Continue reading "Happy 5th birthday, Ya Lun and Xi Lun!"