Winterizing with the blue-throated macaws

As the cold weather settles in across the state, we are firmly reminded that winter is coming and will be...

Keeper Stories

June 16, 2020

Summer native bird-watching

As we get into summertime, everyone wants to get out of their house and get outside. One of the best...

Keeper Stories

April 7, 2020

Soaking up the sun with birds

Picture this: It’s been raining consistently for the last three days. The sky has been gray for who knows how...

Conservation

April 1, 2020

Choices for responsible pet ownership

Zoo Atlanta is an advocate of responsible pet ownership and care. In many of our educational programs, signage and presentations,...

Keeper Stories

November 20, 2019

Helping birds stay warm

Can you feel it? If you have lived in Georgia or even in the southeastern United States, you know exactly...

Keeper Stories

July 10, 2019

Learning more about bird banding

Last year about this time I told you about the banding workshop I was able to attend on Hurricane Island...

Keeper Stories

June 18, 2019

Learning from our peers at other AZA zoos

It’s summertime! Everyone is heading out to their favorite destinations for a little rest and relaxation. Some people head to...

Keeper Stories

May 28, 2019

What does it mean when birds molt?

When I was very young, I used to think that when birds molted their feathers it meant they dropped every...

Conservation

September 5, 2018

Be bird-friendly!

The Atlanta area is home to over 250 species of birds. Whether you’re seeing them majestically soaring up in the...

Keeper Stories

July 31, 2018

Bird banding on Hurricane Island

A couple of weeks ago I was afforded the opportunity to attend a bird banding workshop on Hurricane Island off...

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