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It’s the time you have all been waiting for! We recently welcomed two female red panda sisters named Ruby and Rose to the Zoo. Getting to be a member of their care team, I have quickly fallen for these gals. They are very inquisitive and curious, and not to mention so cute! I think I can speak for … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, May 15"

Are you craving some animal time before the Zoo opens to the public? Join us to Rise and Dine with the Animals, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast* by Proof of the Pudding while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time, the Mangshan Mountain pit viper! This nocturnal snake species is only found in the mountainous regions of Hunan and Guangdong in Southern China. The elevations are 2,620-4,270. So high! They can be found in the … Continue reading "Shy and beautiful"

2-year-old sisters are now exploring their new home in Zoo Atlanta’s Asian Forest Ruby and Rose, two new red panda sisters, may now be seen exploring their habitat at Zoo Atlanta. As they continue to acclimate to their new home, sightings of the pair are not yet guaranteed. Ruby and Rose arrived at Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Sighting Alert: Meet Ruby and Rose"

2-year-old sisters are now exploring their new home in Zoo Atlanta’s Asian Forest Ruby and Rose, two new red panda sisters, may now be seen exploring their habitat at Zoo Atlanta. As they continue to acclimate to their new home, sightings of the pair are not yet guaranteed. Ruby and Rose arrived at Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Sightings Alert: Meet Ruby and Rose!"

Hi everyone, my name is Erin, and I’m a Seasonal Carnivore Keeper. With the weather getting warmer, this is a great time to soak up the sun, lay by the pool, and maybe eat a popsicle or two. The carnivores here at the Zoo also enjoy these same activities, even getting a nice frozen treat … Continue reading "A “cold blooded” summer treat"

ATLANTA – May 9, 2023 – It’s a boy! The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be male, and has been named Willie B., III. The name follows the tradition of his father, Willie B., Jr., and his legendary grandfather, the late Willie B. Born to Shalia on April 24, 2023, the 2-week-old … Continue reading "IT’S A BOY! MEET WILLIE B., III"

ATLANTA – May 9, 2023 – It’s a boy! The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be male, and has been named Willie B., III. The name follows the tradition of his father, Willie B., Jr., and his legendary grandfather, the late Willie B. Born to Shalia on April 24, 2023, the … Continue reading "IT’S A BOY! MEET WILLIE B., III"

As many of you panda fans might have noticed, we have a new structure in one of our dayrooms. This has been a great addition to our indoor space, with multiple levels for the pandas to nap, eat, and play on. The pandas are loving it! It did not take long for them to get … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, May 8"

With Easter behind us and spring in full swing, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta has been hard at work managing our growing avian population, as guests and staff eagerly await the arrival of new babies. But as signage continues to surface announcing recent arrivals, I have found myself fixated on the evolution of … Continue reading "Celebrating Caretakers"