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Let’s talk physiology! A frequent question we receive as keepers is, how good are gorillas at jumping? And the answer is they aren’t, really. Looking at Floyd, we can see why. His forearms are longer than his hind legs, meaning these animals are built better for climbing than jumping. Seeing him out on habitat definitely shows that! #SilverbackStory – Emily B., Gorilla Care Team #OnlyZooATL (photo: Emily B.)

More GIANT panda news! Count down the days until you can meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang: Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to announce the name of the new panda habitat – Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove – AND its opening day, set for Friday, November 6! Click the link in our bio for the full story.

Both happiness and sadness came in black-and-white this week. Just as the past few days brought so much joy with the arrival of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, we also had to say goodbye to a special member of our African Savanna herd: Imara the zebra, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this week. The Zebra Care Team shares: “The cute zebra with the white-tipped ears, Imara came to us just a few years ago and quickly earned a place in our hearts. She and male Wembe bonded quickly to make a herd of two. It took Imara a little longer to welcome new female Neighomi into her circle, but once she did, the two of them were best buds, and Imara bridged the acceptance gap between Neighomi and Wembe. Out on the African Savanna habitat is where her spunky personality really shone. In typical zebra fashion, she tried to rule the habitat, chasing the other zebras from time to time and trying to push the giraffes out of the way at the alfalfa feeder. She will be greatly missed.” The team is keeping a close eye on Wembe and Neighomi and are providing extra TLC to ensure they adjust to her loss. Our thoughts are with Imara’s caregivers. (Photo: Susan W.)

Bisbee the Gila Monster is turning 40 years old! He hatched at Zoo Atlanta on September 25, 1986, where he lived in the old reptile house and moved to Scaley Slimy Spectacular when the new building opened in 2016. Bisbee lives in Scaley Slimy Spectacular in habitat #28 near the Alligator Snapping Turtle Habitat. Bisbee is a herpetology staff favorite with a beautiful orange and black pattern, and a laidback personality. He spends most of his time on the left side of his habitat in the rock cave with just his tail sticking out unless there happens to be food involved. Bisbee is an enthusiastic eater and has a fat tail to show for it. He is fed once per week, typically during our Gila Monster keeper talk on Fridays, and lives with a younger female Gila Monster and a Common Chuckwalla. Come celebrate Bisbee's big day with us during the Gila Monster Keeper Talk on Friday September 25th at 1:00 PM!

A bright-eyed, spunky baby monkey Hi everyone! My name is Natalie and I am a Small Primate Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I recently joined the team here after moving from New York, where I worked at the Long Island Aquarium. If you have visited us at the Zoo recently, you might have been lucky enough to spot the new and adorable addition to our area, our baby Schmidt’s guenon, who was born in the late afternoon of August 6. While we do not know the gender of the infant quite yet, we have learned so much already about this bright-eyed, spunky monkey! This baby is the very first offspring from Schmidt's guenon parents Bam and Nafis, who were paired up as part of a Species Survival PlanⓇ (SSP). SSPs will coordinate between facilities to pair up genetically diverse animals and make a breeding recommendation, which then helps to promote the conservation of that species. While this recommendation has made Nafis a first-time dad, Bam has already had two kids here at Zoo Atlanta! You can see her daughter Flynn and son Jack in the habitat as well. As time flies with this third offspring, I wanted to go over all of the little milestones going on in Baby Schmidt’s life. Schmidt’s guenon development is very quick compared to their neighbors in their habitat, our Angolan colobus. While Angolan colobus might take up to a month to begin locomoting on their own, Schmidt’s guenons make jumps and strides within their first week of life! Check out the milestones Baby Schmidt’s has already achieved: August 6 – Bam keeps the baby tight to her chest, and we see very little of the newborn. August 7 – Baby already has eyes wide open and is reaching for things in the habitat. August 11 – Baby is mobile off of mother Bam and is exploring independently in short spurts. August 14 – Baby is starting to jump around and is also seen bonding with big sister Flynn. August 21 – Baby has a busy day of playtime with big siblings Jack and Flynn. August 23 – Arboreal instincts kick in, and baby is climbing branches and cables in the habitat. (Photo: Natalie C) Natalie C. Keeper I, Primates

Floyd and the Tub 2: This time with bubbles! Everyone’s favorite future silverback (and his tub!) is back for bubble play, heckling other family members, and general good times! The great apes at Zoo Atlanta enjoy interacting with bubbles (nontoxic, of course, and approved for use by our Veterinary Team) in their behind-the-scenes areas. Note: This video was taken in the gorillas’ behind-the-scenes indoor night area, which is separate from their outdoor habitat in The Ford African Rain Forest. #SilverbackStory – Shannon W., Gorilla Care Team #OnlyZooATL (video: Shannon W.)

A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong and is clinging tightly to Bam, who is providing appropriate maternal care.

It’s difficult to say goodbye to someone who brought only joy – and anyone who has ever known an otter cannot help but know joy. Earlier this week, it became apparent that our male giant otter, Bakairi, showed signs of not feeling well, as well as decreased appetite. He was anesthetized for a veterinary exam, and the Veterinary Team discovered that Bakairi was in end-stage kidney failure. Given his poor prognosis – and hoping to avoid discomfort for what may only have been a matter of weeks left to him – our teams made the difficult and heartbreaking decision to humanely euthanize him on August 6. Bakairi’s habitat mate, his aunt Tocantins (or “Toca” to most of us) had an opportunity to say goodbye. We’ll miss Bakairi’s loud voice – audible throughout the lower Zoo! – and his equally larger-than-life personality that not only kept our Members and guests enthralled when they saw him, but which also introduced countless people to his critically endangered species – the world’s largest otter species and native to the Amazon. “Bakairi came to Zoo Atlanta 12 years ago and let all who were near his habitat know when he was hungry,” recalls Adrianna R., Carnivore Keeper. “His unforgettable voice will be missed sorely … watching him throughout his life was a privilege the whole team will never forget.” Our thoughts and hearts are with his care team, who knew him best and who are navigating the loss of a friend.

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