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We get two very common questions about the lions here at the Zoo: 1: Is it natural to have three boys together? and 2: Which brother is dominant? Both questions are great and are definite conversation starters full of fascinating lion facts, which I want to share with you. To answer these questions, it is … Continue reading "Secrets of lion social structure"

Habitat conversion is, inarguably, the most devastating impact that humans have upon the natural world. Directly witnessing the effects of large-scale projects such as damming rivers, draining wetlands, busting sod on a prairie, mining, or clear-cutting a woodland of any type is simultaneously humbling and depressing. The effects on local biodiversity seem so clear and … Continue reading "What is natural habitat?"

Hello! It’s Courtney from the Primate Team! I would first like to say how nice it is to see guests walking through the Zoo again and enjoying the wonderful views of animals. It certainly was strange and quiet not having any visitors, but believe it or not, we have officially been open for a whole … Continue reading "Foraging enrichment"

Three bachelor western lowland gorillas from Zoo Atlanta will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo. Mbeli, Kali and Gunther are scheduled to travel on June 24, 2020, in a move recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP). The gorillas will be accompanied on … Continue reading "A new chapter for three bachelor gorillas"

Three bachelor western lowland gorillas from Zoo Atlanta will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo. Mbeli, Kali and Gunther are scheduled to travel on June 24, 2020, in a move recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP). The gorillas will be accompanied on … Continue reading "A new chapter for three bachelor gorillas"

Watch a storybook reading and complete an activity to make connections and learn with your child.  Activities will be added over time, so check back weekly for more fun!

During this time, the Carnivore Team has changed up the way we do a few things to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals are being met. You’ve probably already seen that all Zoo Atlanta team members and animal care professionals are wearing masks, and additionally, are maintaining social distance with other Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, June 17"

As we get into summertime, everyone wants to get out of their house and get outside. One of the best activities to partake in while outside is bird watching! Better yet, since it is breeding season for most native birds in Georgia, you can partake in citizen science and watch nests. Through NestWatch, a nationwide … Continue reading "Summer native bird-watching"

With the warmer weather, we almost always have one (or two if it’s the twins) giant pandas behind the scenes with us. As mentioned in previous updates, the giant pandas enjoy these days, because in their opinion we are more easily accessible to give them as many leafeater biscuits as they may need. We like … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, June 15"

For those of you who are familiar with many of my other Keeper Blogs (let’s face it, that’s just my mom. Hi Mom!), then you are well aware of my passion for finding fun ways to education people about the importance of wildlife. Typically, during the summer, my job mostly consists of working with my … Continue reading "Reaching out through technology"