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Orangutans are often regarded as being less vocal than the other members of the primate family. Though they may not speak up often, they are sure to get their point across when they do. This is especially the case for the male orangutan’s long call. This is primarily due to the fact that wild orangutans spend … Continue reading "The amazing orangutan long call"

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time, the Mangshan mountain pit viper! This nocturnal snake species is only found in the mountainous regions of Hunan and Guangdong in southern China. The elevations are 2,620–4,270 feet. So high! They can be found in … Continue reading "Beautiful and cryptic: the Mangshan mountain pit viper"

The newest addition to Zoo Atlanta’s suite of unforgettable behind-the-scenes animal experiences is an opportunity on a massive scale. Registration is now available for the all-new Rhino Wild Encounter. The program, which will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1 p.m., offers a chance to meet and feed Mumbles, the southern white rhino at … Continue reading "All-new Rhino Wild Encounter"

The newest addition to Zoo Atlanta’s suite of unforgettable behind-the-scenes animal experiences is an opportunity on a massive scale. Registration is now available for the all-new Rhino Wild Encounter. The program, which will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1 p.m., offers a chance to meet and feed Mumbles, the southern white rhino at … Continue reading "All-new Rhino Wild Encounter"

We’ve all seen it happen: Someone is walking confidently along when all of a sudden, WHAM! Walking into a closed glass door has likely happened to you or someone you know. When we hit these unmarked doors, the result is typically slight, temporary pain accompanied by major embarrassment. Now, imagine doing this at a high … Continue reading "Tips for preventing bird/window collisions"

Zoo Atlanta and the zoos and aquariums of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will benefit from “All Together for Animals,” an interactive virtual music benefit concert on March 31, 2021. The all-star benefit will feature streamed original performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter, and … Continue reading "All Together for Animals Virtual Concert"

Zoo Atlanta and the zoos and aquariums of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will benefit from “All Together for Animals,” an interactive virtual music benefit concert on March 31, 2021. The all-star benefit will feature streamed original performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter, and … Continue reading "All Together for Animals Virtual Concert"

Hello! My name is Trish, and this is my first post as the newest member of the Panda Care Team at Zoo Atlanta! I came from the Smithsonian National Zoo, where I cared for two adult giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, and their newborn cub Xiao Qi Ji. I also took care of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, March 22"

So, it has been a few months since the last time I have been in the giant panda building, and I must say, the subadults have grown quite a bit. While this stage of life is generally fairly slow-growing, both of the twins have gained at least 10 pounds! Ya Lun has even hit and surpassed … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, March 19"