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Hornbills are a fascinating group of birds. While these long-beaked animals might superficially resemble toucans, the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) is not closely related to the toucan family at all! The hornbill family contains a diverse number of species, three of which are housed here at Zoo Atlanta. While many Asian species subsist on a diet of fruits and insects, the … [Read more...] about The horn of the hornbill: what’s it for?

Partnership with Golden Lion Tamarin Association is a continuation of a conservation success story ATLANTA – August 2, 2022 – On Golden Lion Tamarin Day, Zoo Atlanta announces a substantial new commitment to the Golden Lion Tamarin Association (Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado – AMLD) to protect the tiny icons of Brazil’s Atlantic Coastal Forest. Zoo Atlanta and AMLD have a long … [Read more...] about GOLDEN LION TAMARIN DAY BRINGS A NEW COMMITMENT FOR ZOO ATLANTA