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Hi everyone! My name is Adrianna, and I am somewhat new around here. Way back when, in 2015, I was an intern with the Carnivore and Panda Team and now I’m back! I joined the Zoo Atlanta team permanently in 2017 with our Outback Team, taking care of sheep, goats, and all those jazzy animals, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, December 7"

It was terribly cold earlier this week in Atlanta! For many animal care teams, this means preparing heat lamps and indoor winter areas, putting up windbreaks, or adding lots of hay beds everywhere. But for the giant pandas, things are pretty much the same as always!  Giant pandas have dense fur which keeps them cozy … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, December 4"

Hooray holiday season! I wanted to have a little extra fun with my Keeper Stories blog this time around and theme it to something so many people know very well, which is the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Christmas is my favorite holiday, and this story is one of my mom’s favorite things about … Continue reading "‘Twas the day before Zoo-mas"

When each year nears to an end, we tend to reflect on the past months: the challenges and the triumphs. 2020 has been a year filled with many challenges, but there have also been some triumphs, or silver linings if you will. Humanity always finds a way to come together, even if only within six feet of one … Continue reading "Tis’ the season to volunteer  "

The holiday season is already here. It’s a wonderful time of year full of baking, gift-giving, decorating, shopping, traditions, and celebrating with friends and family. Not surprisingly, we all produce extra waste during this time … but it’s a whopping 25% increase in waste every week in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s! Some … Continue reading "The most wonderful time of the year (to go green!)"

With the holiday season here, and the end of the year approaching, I’ve been reflecting on this past year. For starters, I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the Zoo. Whether through a donation or simply by sharing one of our posts on social media, you’ve helped us during a tough year, and words … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, December 2"

The holiday season is already here. It’s a wonderful time of year full of baking, gift-giving, decorating, shopping, traditions, and celebrating with friends and family. Not surprisingly, we all produce extra waste during this time … but it’s a whopping 25% increase in waste every week in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s! Some … Continue reading "The most wonderful time of the year (to go green!)"

Hey all! Meerkat Keeper Caleb here! With the recent addition of females Chica and Spot, the newest residents at our African Savanna, it has been an exciting time for the Meerkat Care Team! After giving the girls a few weeks to explore their new habitats and indoor dens, we began the introduction process between the … Continue reading "Behind-the-scenes with the meerkat mob"

The Zoo is abuzz with excitement about the arrival of our new red panda, Jackie! Zoo Atlanta teammates and guests alike are already enamored with him. Idgie will always be in our hearts and can never be replaced, but the Panda Team is incredibly happy to have a red panda to take care of again. … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 30"

Hello everyone, Courtney here from the Gorilla Care Team wishing you and all your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season! Much like police officers, firefighters, nurses, and the many other essential workers, animal care professionals do not necessarily get holidays off this time of year. The animals need our care 24/7 all year … Continue reading "A holiday for an animal care professional"