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Hi Everyone! It’s Dr. Joe Mendelson, the Director of Research here at Zoo Atlanta, and today we’re talking about some research we’re currently doing on play behavior in diamondback terrapins. Play behavior is exactly the way you would interpret it as a human- something that’s fun and silly and sometimes is for a purpose and … Continue reading "Do turtles play?"

Milestone is the latest for the herd at the soon-to-be-named Delta Air Lines Rhino Habitat ATLANTA – January 23, 2024 – The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be female. Following a birth on Christmas Eve, the nearly month-old calf, who is believed to weigh between 250 … Continue reading "IT’S A GIRL! SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO CALF CONFIRMED TO BE FEMALE"

Milestone is the latest for the herd at the soon-to-be-named Delta Air Lines Rhino Habitat ATLANTA – January 23, 2024 – The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be female. Following a birth on Christmas Eve, the nearly month-old calf, who is believed to weigh between 250 … Continue reading "IT’S A GIRL! SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO CALF CONFIRMED TO BE FEMALE"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will be closed on January 20 due to unseasonably cold temperatures expected throughout the day on Saturday. Check zooatlanta.org for updates on opening times for Sunday, January 21.    The Zoo’s grounds will be closed for the safety of visiting Members and guests, but animal care continues regardless of whether the Zoo is open or closed. … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will be closed on January 20 due to unseasonably cold temperatures expected throughout the day on Saturday. Check zooatlanta.org for updates on opening times for Sunday, January 21.    The Zoo’s grounds will be closed for the safety of visiting Members and guests, but animal care continues regardless of whether the Zoo is … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20"

While some of you may already be aware of this and some of you not, I recently spent a couple of days down in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Why was I there? Aside from the fact that I absolutely love going to Guatemala and have some wonderful friends there, I was there on some incredibly cool … Continue reading "How does it feel to be able to repatriate a species?"

In an outstanding example of collaboration for the conservation of one of the world’s rarest lizard species, 11 endangered Guatemalan beaded lizards hatched at Zoo Atlanta arrived at Parque Zoológico Nacional La Aurora in Guatemala on January 10, 2024. The lizards, three males and eight females, will be part of a breeding colony to bolster … Continue reading "Lizards from Zoo Atlanta will help wild populations"

In an outstanding example of collaboration for the conservation of one of the world’s rarest lizard species, 11 endangered Guatemalan beaded lizards hatched at Zoo Atlanta arrived at Parque Zoológico Nacional La Aurora in Guatemala on January 10, 2024. The lizards, three males and eight females, will be part of a breeding colony to bolster … Continue reading "Lizards from Zoo Atlanta will help wild populations"

Some of our panda fans have recently asked questions about Ya Lun’s eyes, so we wanted to provide the facts as shared by our Veterinary Team. Ya Lun has been diagnosed with allergies which caused some alopecia around the eyes. She is on allergy medications and is doing well. Her mother Lun Lun has always … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, January 10"

Hello everyone! My name is Roxanne, and I am an Ambassador Animal Keeper here at the Wieland Wildlife Home at Zoo Atlanta. I know this is the time of year that many folks are making New Year’s Resolutions, so I thought you might be inspired by the amazing accomplishments of one of our ambassador animals. … Continue reading "The illustrious career of Tony the salamander"