Tony the tiger … salamander!

What’s the first thing you think about when someone mentions a salamander? If you thought of a slimy amphibian that...

Keeper Stories

September 5, 2019

What is Wieland Wildlife Home?

You might find yourself asking this question as you scan your Zoo map or walk past our boardwalk. Well, this...

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May 2, 2019

Meet the pied imperial pigeons

Did you know that the amazing birds at our World of Wild Theater are not the only ambassador birds we...

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April 11, 2019

Helping give chinchilla kits a great start

My name is Jenny, and I am a Swing Keeper. I am a new addition to the Ambassador Animals Team,...

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September 19, 2018

A Zoo adventure is a chance to save a species

The role of the Ambassador Animals Team is quite critical and is more important than ever. If you’ve ever seen...

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August 30, 2018

Loving animals of all shapes and sizes

Hi everyone! My name is Maggie, and I am an intern with the Ambassador Animal Department in Wieland Wildlife Home....

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August 16, 2018

Learning to work with animal ambassadors

Hey everyone, my name is Kaylee, and I was an intern here at Zoo Atlanta this past summer! Working with...

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April 20, 2018

Gearing up for spring with ambassador animals

Hello folks! It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to blog here! I’m so excited to update you...

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February 8, 2018

Monitoring scat for animal health

If you follow the Zoo on our social networks, you might remember a certain #TakeoverTuesday that had an unusual focus...

Keeper Stories

September 28, 2017

On target with chinchilla training

Hey everyone! I’m McKenzie, and I’m one of our Program Animal Keepers down at the Wieland Wildlife Home. Now that...

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