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Hi, my name is Emily, and I am a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. Have you ever wondered how long orangutans live? Well, Zoo Atlanta houses the oldest male Sumatran orangutan in human care. His name is Benny, and he just turned 43 years old! The average life expectancy of … Continue reading "Caring for Benny"

If you’ve ever found yourself at the Zoo in the afternoon on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday, you may have come across an odd sight at the milky eagle owl habitat during your visit. Three Bird Team members carefully navigating the habitat, all in bright blue hard hats and safety glasses, two carrying clear plastic shields, … Continue reading "Safe cleaning of a milky eagle owl habitat"

Spring is right around the corner! And for me one of the first signs of spring are the spring peepers. Spring peepers (not to be confused with peeps) are tiny little tree frogs ranging from southeastern Canada throughout the eastern United States. Adult spring peepers are typically around 2.5 centimeters in length and weigh 3 … Continue reading "Spring chorus"

ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES ITS LATEST EFFORT TOWARD BECOMING A ZOO FOR ALL Enhancements at the African Savanna will provide a rich new experience for guests for are deaf or hard of hearing or blind and visually impaired. ATLANTA – March 18, 2022 – As part of an ongoing commitment to being a Zoo for All, … Continue reading "Becoming a Zoo for All"

ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES ITS LATEST EFFORT TOWARD BECOMING A ZOO FOR ALL Enhancements at the African Savanna will provide a rich new experience for guests for are deaf or hard of hearing or blind and visually impaired. ATLANTA – March 18, 2022 – As part of an ongoing commitment to being a Zoo for All, … Continue reading "Becoming a Zoo for All"

Since 2020, the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas has not had a normal schedule due to the pandemic. We shut down completely for a while, then moved to small multitaxon shows with crowds of no more than 50. We slowly upped our number and loosened restrictions over time. Eventually we were … Continue reading "Here comes World of Wild Theater season!"

Providing exceptional care for geriatric gorillas Hello everyone, my name is Allie, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team at Zoo Atlanta! Ever wonder what it takes to care for our geriatric gorillas? Well, buckle up and get ready to learn! Today I’m going to teach you all about how we modify … Continue reading "Care for geriatric gorillas"

You probably know that the United States takes a census of its people every 10 years, but did you know that China takes a census of its giant pandas every 10 years? The National Survey has been occurring approximately every 10 years in China since the 1970s. Its purpose is to survey natural habitat areas … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, March 14"

Giant pandas have two sets of teeth in their lifespan, similar to humans. However, they have 24 baby teeth and 42 adult teeth, while humans only have 32 adult teeth.  Pandas’ teeth are strong and tough and allow them to crush bamboo culms with one simple bite. Their teeth also aid in their consumption of … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, March 9"

With trees blossoming and warm weather, spring is in the air! Seasonal changes are beginning to appear, which also means changes for both humans and local wildlife. As members of the same ecosystem, we will be more likely to run into furry, scaly, and feathered friends while we (and they) are enjoying the spring, and we … Continue reading "The call: “I found an injured animal!”"