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Biodiversity and Human Health

WebHere are just a few examples of the many impacts that biodiversity and human health are interconnected. Our food supply relies on biodiversity. One example of this is …

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Next steps in monitoring heart disease in great apes

WebNext steps in monitoring heart disease in great apes. Satu, a 17-year-old male Bornean orangutan at Zoo Atlanta, has received an Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) as …

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Great Ape Heart Project awarded fourth IMLS grant

WebGrant is largest show of federal support to date for the effort to target cardiac health in gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. The Great Ape Heart Project …

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One Health, One World

Web*Achoo!* We have all been there, sitting on a bus, in a classroom, office, or at the grocery store and someone nearby sneezes or coughs and doesn’t cover

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Great Ape Heart Project wins Research Award

WebThe Great Ape Heart Project based at Zoo Atlanta has received the prestigious 2020 Research Award with Top Honors from the Association of Zoos and …

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Why zoos matter: Educate and take action!

WebOver the decades, zoos have shifted from just showing off exotic animals to scientific institutions geared toward conservation and education. These types of facilities …

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Inclusive conservation: local communities at the center

WebOne Health is an approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human health to the health of animals, plants, and the environment. One Health is …

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Geoffrey Bourne Lecture with Dr. Peter Daszak

WebPresident of EcoHealth Alliance will speak on connections between emerging diseases, wildlife conservation and global public health. Zoo Atlanta is honored to …

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ZOO ATLANTA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON VETERINARY COMPLEX

WebThe Rollins Animal Health Center will be a new center of excellence for veterinary care, technology, and scientific collaboration. ATLANTA – July 28, 2023 – In …

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Leadership & Board

Web2024 Zoo Atlanta Senior Leadership, Board of Directors and Leadership Council. Leadership. Raymond B. King. President & Chief Executive Officer. Russell Jacobs. …

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ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF …

WebATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original founding member of its great ape population: Biji the Sumatran …

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What is an AZA Institution

WebThe full AZA accreditation standards comprise a robust 119-page document outlining guidelines for animal care, welfare, and management. This includes “living …

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Monitoring scat for animal health

WebFor animals such as chinchillas, one of the early warning signs for gastric intestine issues can be spotted in their poop. Normal chinchilla feces should be about the …

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