Birds come in all different shapes, colors, sizes … and personalities. Some of our birds here at Zoo Atlanta are real characters. Getting to know different
She often bites my hand to emphasize her point.
From an itty-bitty spotted dikkop to a big, fluffy hooded vulture, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta has been busy caring for the many chicks that have
, there are times when the parents need a helping hand
Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome one of its most beloved species, the red panda, back to Atlanta. Jackie, a 3-year-old male red panda from Smithsonian’s National Zoo, is now exploring his new home in the Zoo’s Asian Forest complex.Jackie’s debut balances happy news with what had been one of Zoo Atlanta’s sadder announcements of 2020: the passing of Idgie, a female red panda who died on April 2 at the geriatric age of nearly 14. Jackie’s move to Atlanta was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Red Panda Species Survival Plan® (SSP), which makes breeding recommendations or, as in Jackie’s case, housing recommendations, that support the continued success of the species for future generations.
advance); a largely one-way experience through the Zoo; hand-sanitizing
Hello everyone! When I first started writing this, I went down a pretty big rabbit hole as I wanted to talk about the origins and development of flight.
that are essentially made up of fused finger and hand
Responsible pet ownership is an issue that is very close to my heart for three main reasons. The first is that I am the Associate Curator of Ambassador
when awoken during the day and are quick to bite a hand
Giraffes are Earth’s tallest living mammals and specialize in browsing leaves and flowers from the tops of trees. Newborns may weigh over 100 pounds and stand 6 feet tall at birth.
Activity Giraffe Feeding Join the Zoo Atlanta Team and hand-feed
Lead Keeper of Herpetology Trent here! As always, my goal is to dig a little deeper with you all into what our department does when caring for reptiles,
Each wood piece is hand selected by our team in order
Zoo Atlanta is celebrating an exciting first in its history: the hatching of an endangered lappet-faced vulture chick. The chick is the first offspring of
days later on April 24, and following 10 days of hand-rearing
I am beyond proud of our Wieland Wildlife Home Team this past summer season! Memorial Day weekend we debuted a brand-new scripted presentation for our Amy’s
what could be improved; the WOW keepers were also on hand
As animal care professionals, it is always our responsibility to constantly strive for new information and better ways to take care of the animals we work
ask him to step to my glove and take food from my hand
