Exciting new ideas for exciting new spaces

I recently took my first business trip, and I didn’t even have to pack a suit! Zoo Atlanta offers its...

Keeper Stories

August 3, 2018

The many uses of firehose enrichment

Hello everyone! My name is Amanda, and as an intern this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to attend a variety...

Keeper Stories

April 13, 2018

Grand New View: Savanna behind the scenes

Hello from everyone on the Hoofstock Team! It’s been a while since we’ve seen Zoo guests, but I promise, we’re...

Keeper Stories

February 27, 2018

Creating a successful mixed-species habitat

If you’ve been following along with Zoo news recently, then you’ve heard all about our Grand New View project and...

Keeper Stories

December 19, 2017

Behind-the-scenes in prep for a Grand New View

If you’ve been to the Zoo in the last month or two, you may have noticed some construction fencing around...

Keeper Stories

October 10, 2017

Getting to know Shirley and Eleanor

If you tuned in to Swing Keeper Sarah’s #TakeoverTuesday a few weeks ago, you know that the Hoofstock Team recently...

Keeper Stories

August 1, 2017

Getting the swing of things

Hello! I am one of the new Mammal Swing Keepers here at Zoo Atlanta. I have had a lot of...

Keeper Stories

May 23, 2017

Where are they now?

I can safely say all of us keepers love the animals. It doesn’t matter if we work with snakes or...

Keeper Stories

May 11, 2017

Keeper Stories – Thursday, May 11

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh yeah! My name is Michelle Elliott, and I have recently moved from Outback Station to...

Keeper Stories

March 29, 2017

Keeper Stories – Tuesday, March 28

Move over, Marvin the muntjac, there are some new kids in the Hoofstock Barn! They go by the names of...

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