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Tag: Zoo Atlanta
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Zoo Atlanta celebrates the birth of Willie B., III
The western lowland gorilla was born on April 24.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
The end was the beginning
There is a statue in Underground Atlanta of a man and a bear. The statue is representative of a section of Atlanta during its pioneer days, when confidence men, con artists, snake oil salesmen and animal acts were a common sight in our city. The display of wild animals was, of course, not unique to […]
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A look at Zoo Atlanta’s breakthrough research findings in 2022
Last year, Zoo Atlanta and partners published 16 peer-reviewed papers, tackling subjects like the functions of an elephant trunk and assembling the genome of a critically endangered species.
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Reporter’s Notebook: HUB404 park gets $750K in federal funds, MLK Day events, updates on local news publications
Happy New Year, Atlanta! The SaportaReport team is looking forward to another year of keeping our readers up-to-date on the most important news around the city and metro area. As we dive into 2023, let’s take a moment to enjoy our top stories from 2022. On to local news from the week: HUB404 park gets […]
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Zoo Atlanta announces support for five international conservation programs in 2023
These initiatives aim to protect vulnerable species around the world, including red pandas, clouded leopards, drill monkeys, west African slender-snouted crocodiles and western lowland gorillas.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
We all knew it wasn’t right
In his epic work “The Souls of Black Folk,” WEB DuBois seems to describe the City of Atlanta in terms that separate Atlanta from what is generally considered to be a traditional Southern city. “South of North, yet north of South lies the city of a hundred hills…” he writes. The image of Atlanta as […]
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At long last: Zoo Atlanta to get new animal veterinary facility
Currently, Zoo Atlanta is been operating out of an animal care facility that used to be a City of Atlanta lawn care maintenance facility. Within two years, the zoo will soon be getting a new animal health center – one that will be 10 times larger than the current veterinary facility.
Posted inHannah Jones
IllumiNights at the Zoo: A whimsical ode to the natural world
From now until mid-January, folks can visit after dark to see a different take on flora and fauna from all over the world.
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Reporter’s Notebook: New ATLDOT Commissioner, ‘Saturday Night Live’ jokes about Zoo Atlanta’s gun policy, mattresses donated to families from condemned Forest Cove
One race from Georgia’s recent Nov. 8 election will go into a runoff — incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker competing for a seat in the U.S. Senate. On Monday, Nov. 21, the Atlanta Press Club will host a debate between the two candidates. The 7 p.m. debate will air on Georgia Public […]
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Zoo Atlanta drops gun ban after legal questions
Zoo Atlanta has dropped its new weapons ban following a challenge by a gun rights activist.
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Zoo Atlanta’s operating agreement may prevent new gun ban
Zoo Atlanta’s operating contract may prevent it from enforcing a new firearms ban that a gun activist recently questioned.
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Gun rights activist questions Zoo Atlanta weapons ban
An apparently new weapons ban at Zoo Atlanta is being challenged by the gun activist whose legal complaints may have ended the Music Midtown concert festival this year.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Airbnb listings in Brookhaven, Woodruff Arts Center raises $16.5 million, new artwork at MARTA bus stops
On this weekend in 1960, the Atlanta Motor Speedway opened its doors for the first time. About 25,000 visitors attended the opening race, and after 62 years, the 1.5-mile track is one of the most popular raceways in the country. Legendary racer Dale Earnhardt holds the track record with nine victories under his belt. Former […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New Buckhead mini-precinct, Zoo releases largest North American non-venomous snake to natural habitat, MARTA job fair
This week 86 years ago, one of north Georgia’s greatest beauties — known today as the Chattahoochee National Forest — was established by President Franklin Roosevelt. Before this, the forest and its wildlife suffered greatly from hydraulic mining for gold, overcutting and poor management. The U.S. Forest Service eventually purchased 31,000 acres in 1911, planting […]
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Local summer camp fosters appreciation for Atlanta’s history
For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Preservation Center teamed up with Zoo Atlanta and the City of Refuge to host a summer camp for local elementary school students. Last week, 30 children spent the week getting to know Atlanta, touring some of its iconic landmarks and learning the history that makes the […]
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Newly born and critically endangered bog turtle is a celebrated addition to the Zoo Atlanta family
Joining the Zoo Atlanta family is a teeny-tiny reptile. Why is the hatchling making headlines? Because the quarter-sized bog turtle, who hatched on May 21, is one of only about 2,500 left on earth. The team is elated by this newest addition because, while the Zoo already has three adult bog turtles, this was the […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Tree-sitting protesters return to training center site, Anti-Gentrification Rally, Juneteenth celebrations
This month, Georgians have one more chance to weigh in on the Democratic and Republican candidates in upcoming state races. Folks looking to submit their ballot should be aware of these key dates: Click here to check out Atlanta Civic Circle’s guide on key voting dates and the candidates going to runoffs. On to other […]
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Nature POP! at the Zoo — The “perfect union” between art, science and nature
When taking a walk through Zoo Atlanta this summer, visitors will notice some animals that weren’t there before. But unlike their furry and feathered neighbors, these animals are crafted from tens of thousands of LEGO bricks. That’s right, your favorite toy from childhood has come to life. Featuring 40 sculptures of animals and nature scenes […]
