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The other morning Adrianna and I set up one outdoor habitat for Ya Lun and Xi Lun and the other for Yang Yang. It was a sunny and beautiful day, barely reaching the mid 60s. Yang Yang enjoyed his morning bamboo. We offered him a newer variety, Rubro, today to see how he liked it, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, December 14"

Jackie the red panda joined us less than a month ago, but it already feels like we’ve known him forever! He has settled right in and seems very comfortable in his habitat and behind-the-scenes area. He loves to climb high in his tree and uses every part of his habitat. Jackie made quick work of … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, December 11"

Hi Zoo Atlanta fans! Primate keepers and Quarters for Conservation Champions Brittney and Mike here. We wanted to give a field update from the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS), one of the three programs supported by our 2020-2021 Quarters for Conservation initiative, which donates 25 cents of every Zoo Atlanta admission to programs for wildlife. … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation: BOSF"

Hi everyone, this is Ash, Keeper II in Herpetology. Today I would like to talk about a pretty cool biological variation that occurs in our natural world: sexual dimorphism! What is this, you ask? It is a term when males and females of the same species appear externally different. These differences have primarily evolved through … Continue reading "Exploring dimorphism"

While he doesn’t know it yet, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla is about to embark on a monumental new chapter as the head of a new family group. Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome female western lowland gorillas Amari, Kambera, and Shalia. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species … Continue reading "Welcome Amari, Kambera and Shalia!"

While he doesn’t know it yet, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla is about to embark on a monumental new chapter as the head of a new family group. Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome female western lowland gorillas Amari, Kambera, and Shalia. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species … Continue reading "Welcome Amari, Kambera and Shalia!"

The other day Swing Keeper Adrianna pulled out one of Ya Lun and Xi Lun’s favorite enrichment items: the tire swing! Enrichment is an important aspect of the care of all the animals here at the Zoo, with the purpose of providing the animals with physical or mental stimulation and promoting natural behaviors. Once we … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, December 9"

Hi everyone! My name is Liz and I am one of the newest members of the Bird Team! I have worked with all sorts of birds in different zoological facilities, and just moved here from sunny Orlando about a month and a half ago. One of the biggest changes for me had been the weather; anything … Continue reading "Keeping our feathered friends cozy"

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for five conservation programs protecting wildlife in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Brazil, the Republic of the Congo, and Panama. Projects for parrots, golden lion tamarins, gorillas, Panamanian golden frogs, and giant armadillos are the 2020-2021 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund. The Mabel … Continue reading "The Zoo maintains commitment to conservation support"

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for five conservation programs protecting wildlife in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Brazil, the Republic of the Congo, and Panama. Projects for parrots, golden lion tamarins, gorillas, Panamanian golden frogs, and giant armadillos are the 2020-2021 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund. The Mabel … Continue reading "The Zoo maintains commitment to conservation support"