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I know we’ve mentioned training a few times in these blogs, but it is truly one of the more enjoyable and incredible aspects of being an animal care professional. The type of training we use here at Zoo Atlanta is called positive reinforcement, which basically means we ask the individual for a specific behavior, and … Continue reading "Positive reinforcement training and trust"

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In a recent panda update, you may have read from Panda Care Team member Trish about the use of training to aid us in enabling the animals to participate in their own care. In her update, she discussed the importance of being able to maintain regular weight records on animals and the ways we do … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, March 7"

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE Free admission for educators, discounts for accompanying guests, and more on March 12 WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes its fellow educators at the Spring Educator Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Educators will enjoy free admission and $5 off general admission for … Continue reading "Educator Appreciation Day Presented by Kaiser Permanente"

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE Free admission for educators, discounts for accompanying guests, and more on March 12 WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes its fellow educators at the Spring Educator Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Educators will enjoy free admission and $5 off general admission for … Continue reading "Educator Appreciation Day"

Hi there, my name is Wendy, and I am a member of the team at the Outback Station, which also means that I get to work closely with our petting zoo herd. One of the most frequent questions that we get is, “How often do you shear the sheep?” Since that time is just around … Continue reading "When is shearing time?"

ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES 2022 QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Angolan colobus monkeys, western lowland gorillas, and African vultures will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species ATLANTA – March 3, 2022 – Just in time for World Wildlife Day, Zoo Atlanta announces that projects for Angolan colobus monkeys, … Continue reading "Announcing the 2022 Quarters for Conservation programs"

Just in time for World Wildlife Day, Zoo Atlanta announces that projects for Angolan colobus monkeys, western lowland gorillas, and African vultures are the beneficiaries of the 2022 program year of Quarters for Conservation, an initiative that directs 25 cents of every general admission ticket to conservation programs for wildlife. “It’s very important to us … Continue reading "2022 Quarters for Conservation programs"

Did you know that we can tell a lot about an animal based on its poop? We can decipher different aspects of their diets and overall health, among other things, sometimes just at a glance! Here at the Zoo, we offer each of the giant pandas up to about 80 pounds of bamboo every day. All of … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, March 2"

Want to help save wildlife and wild places? By visiting Zoo Atlanta, you already have! Did you know that 25 cents of every Zoo Atlanta general admission ticket benefits field conservation programs?