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Nangka, the 6-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has recently embarked on his latest exciting milestone: exploring his new outdoor habitat with his adoptive mother, Madu. Be on the lookout for the duo in the Zoo’s orangutan complex in the Asian Forest when weather conditions are above 50 degrees … Continue reading "NANGKA EXPLORES OUTDOOR HABITAT WITH ADOPTIVE MOM MADU"

Nighttime festival presented by Georgia Power features more than 200 all-new lanterns WHAT: The holidays glow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power, opening Monday evening, November 20, 2023. The signature nighttime experience comes to light with more than 200 all-new lanterns and scenes celebrating the splendors of nature and … Continue reading "HOLIDAY WONDERS ARE BACK WITH THE RETURN OF ILLUMINIGHTS"

Nighttime festival presented by Georgia Power features more than 200 all-new lanterns WHAT: The holidays glow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power, opening Monday evening, November 20, 2023. The signature nighttime experience comes to light with more than 200 all-new lanterns and scenes celebrating the splendors of nature and … Continue reading "HOLIDAY WONDERS ARE BACK WITH THE RETURN OF ILLUMINIGHTS"

Presented by Kaiser Permanente. An all-new ropes course experience for our youngest adventurers.

Hi all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team again! Regularly, young students ask us how to be a professional elephant caretaker. A perfect first step is to do an elephant internship! In college, I had the opportunity to be an Elephant Intern at Zoo Atlanta, and now, over six years later, I am our … Continue reading "So you want to be an Elephant Care Intern?"

Did you know that of all land mammals, giraffes are among the species requiring the least sleep? As a prey species that needs to be on constant high-alert on the African Savanna, giraffes have evolved to sleep for as little as 30 minutes a day, although they can go for much longer if need be. … Continue reading "How Do Giraffes Sleep?"

Zoo Atlanta was devastated by the tragic passing of Jennifer Mickelberg, PhD, our Vice President of Collections and Conservation, on October 31, 2023. Her loss is keenly felt throughout the Zoo Atlanta family, from the teams of animal care professionals she led, to the close colleagues with whom she worked regularly, to all those beyond Zoo Atlanta who knew and were touched by her, both professionally and personally. Jennifer’s professional zoological career was extensive and impactful. Prior to joining Zoo Atlanta, she served as a Small Population Research Biologist at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute-Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics. ... Continue reading Remembering Dr. Jennifer Mickelberg

Earlier this year, some of my colleagues introduced you to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and highlighted some major elements of accreditation standards that distinguish AZA facilities from “roadside” animal attractions. In addition to the welfare standards and conservation missions discussed previously, I want to highlight another critical aspect of AZA accreditation standards: … Continue reading "ABCD…ESA…FWS…"

Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda loan with China is set to expire in late 2024. All four of the pandas currently at Zoo Atlanta (Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun) are expected to travel to China in 2024. However, we are working with our partners in China on the timing of all panda … Continue reading "Statement on Zoo Atlanta giant panda program"

Hello everyone! And happy no longer false autumn! Now that the weather is getting into what we around here would consider the REAL fall, many of us have been in the process of moving our not-so-cold hardy plants back indoors for the season. When we do this, it’s a good idea to check for hitchhikers. … Continue reading "Looking out for autumn hitchhikers"