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Atlanta Zoo Announce Name for New Harris Hawk

Harris Hawk Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta have announced the name of their new harris hawk. Its name was decided through the a story competition for local children.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged atlanta, birds, hawk, zoo atlanta

Zoo Atlanta Farewell Patches the Giant Tortoise

Patches the Giant Tortoise Passing

Zoo Atlanta have farewelled one of their oldest residents, Patches the giant tortoise, following a short illness.

Published February 6, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged reptiles, zoo atlanta

Great Ape Heart Project Finds New Home at Detroit Zoo

Great Ape Heart Project Moves to Detroit Zoo

The Great Ape Heart Project has found a new home at the Detroit Zoo after being based at Zoo Atlanta since 2010.

Published February 2, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged apes, detroit zoo, great ape heart project, great apes, primate, zoo atlanta

Zoo Alanta Mourn Passing of Eldest Giraffe Abu, 16

Zoo Atlanta Mourn Abu the Giraffe

Zoo Atlanta are mourning the sad passing of their eldest giraffe Abu who was 16 years old and considered geriatric.

Published October 16, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged mammals, zoo atlanta

Zoo Atlanta Add Second Rhino to Their Crash

southern white rhinoceros Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta have added a second member to their crash (group) of white rhino with with Kiaza arriving from San Diego.

Published October 12, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged mammals, rhino, southern white rhinoceros, zoo atlanta

Gorillas at Zoo Atlanta Positive for Covid-19

Gorillas Test for Covid-19 at Zoo Atlanta

A number of gorillas within the troop at Zoo Atlanta have returned a presumptive positive result for Covid-19.

Published September 12, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged covid-19, gorilla, zoo atlanta, zoo news

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