Shearing time at Outback Station
Spring has sprung at the Zoo. The sun is shining; it is getting warmer. The sheep’s wool that has been growing all winter to keep them warm has gotten warm and itchy. The Ambassador Animals Team at Outback Station has been preparing the sheep for the springtime barber. Since the beginning of the year, the […]
ZOO ATLANTA HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Zoo Volunteers contributed more than 39,700 service hours in 2023, and opportunities are available now ATLANTA – April 23, 2024 – National Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on the remarkable group of individuals who lead by example and encourage others to give back to wildlife, conservation, and the community by volunteering at Zoo Atlanta. Observed […]
A new bird species in The Living Treehouse!
With spring here, the Bird Team at Zoo Atlanta is busier than ever with providing nest material for spring breeders, taking care of chicks from the winter breeding season, taking down heat lamps and other winter weather equipment, and moving birds from their behind-the-scenes winter homes to their new habitats. One of the new species […]
Endangered Species in the Backyard
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “endangered species?” Maybe iconic megafauna like elephants, giant pandas, or gorillas? Or famously extinct species like the dodo? What about native wildlife you may have seen in a local park or even your backyard? I spend much of my work time thinking about how to help […]
Arbutus Medical: Where Affordability Meets Surgical Innovation
Key Takeaways Arbutus Medical specializes in designing creative orthopedic power tools. Their products mirror a dedication to global healthcare advancement and cultural respect. The products are versatile, can be used for various healthcare applications, and are not limited to veterinary environments. Arbutus Medical is a medical device company based in Vancouver, Canada. They have made […]
SAY HELLO TO ZURI!
The first southern white rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta has a name! Rhino Naming Madness concluded on April 10, 2024, with the name Zuri rising to the top after four rounds of public voting following the launch of a Sweet Sixteen Bracket on March 20. Zuri, a name of Swahili origin which can […]
ZOO ATLANTA IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF CHELSEA THE SUMATRAN TIGER
The Zoo Atlanta community is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Chelsea, a 20-year-old female Sumatran tiger. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been monitoring and treating the geriatric tigress for chronic health conditions, particularly kidney disease. As there was not a path to recovery for Chelsea, the teams made the […]
Working with amazing orangutans
My name is Danielle Schauer, and I am currently an Orangutan Keeper at Zoo Atlanta. Since becoming an animal care professional, I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing species, but I have never had the chance of working with great apes until now. I wanted to use this Keeper Stories blog to […]
Celebrating World Veterinary Day 2024
Celebrate World Veterinary Day with us as we honor the invaluable contributions of veterinarians as essential workers. Join the global acknowledgment of these dedicated professionals on 27th April and celebrate those who safeguard the health and well-being of our beloved pets and livestock. The veterinarian’s oath includes the promise “to protect animal health and welfare, […]
Be an early-bird to Brew at the Zoo
Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling from more than 30 of Georgia’s top breweries and cideries; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; evening wildlife viewing until dusk; special Keeper Talks; and more. The 2024 music lineup […]