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Former Coke exec loves running Zoo Atlanta - 20 Aug 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,By MARK DAVIS Dennis Kelly was the picture of jocular composure as he stood greeting the formally clad visitors at this year's Beastly Feast, Zoo Atlanta's
Recalls herald return of old-fashioned toys - 20 Aug 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,Her toys are sold at Zoo Atlanta and Fernbank science museum. But she also carries toys made in China. For a small company like hers, which produces only a
Betunia, giraffe at Zoo Atlanta, dies suddenly - Aug 10, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,In this photo from 2000, Zoo Atlanta handler Tim Kurkowski feeds Betunia, a female Masai giraffe. A worker stepped out of the building for a few moments
Big-time birthday for Atlanta panda - Aug 6, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,Mei Lan, Zoo Atlanta's star animal, turns 1 that day. The zoo has no intention of letting this anniversary pass quietly. It has planned a weeklong
Giraffe Dies At Zoo Atlanta - Aug 10, 2007
CBS 46,ATLANTA -- A giraffe at Zoo Atlanta died Thursday night from unknown causes, zoo officials said. Zoo Atlanta officials said Betunia, a 23-year-old female
Betunia, giraffe at Zoo Atlanta, dies - Aug 11, 2007
WIS,AP - August 11, 2007 9:24 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A 23-year-old giraffe who spent the past 18 years at Zoo Atlanta has died. Betunia -- a female Masai giraffe
» Giraffe at Zoo Atlanta Dies - Aug 10, 2007
WXIA-TV,Betunia, a female giraffe who has been housed at Zoo Atlanta for nearly two decades, has died. She was 23. Betunia was known for her gentle disposition and
Betunia, giraffe at Zoo Atlanta, dies - Aug 11, 2007
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,AP -- A 23-year-old giraffe who spent the past 18 years at Zoo Atlanta has died, officials said. Betunia, a female Masai giraffe, had looked ill early
Betunia, giraffe at Zoo Atlanta, dies - Aug 11, 2007
WAND,AP - August 11, 2007 11:23 AM ET Zoo officials say workers noticed the 14-foot-tall female looked ill early Thursday and took her off display.
Places to use a student ID - Aug 15, 2007
Creative Loafing Atlanta,If you need time off from the animals living in your dorm, check out Zoo Atlanta. A baby panda and new baby giraffe are recent additions to the menagerie.
» Orphaned Orangutan Debuts at Zoo Atlanta - Jul 26, 2007
WXIA-TV,Dumadi, a 9-month-old infant male orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on June 20, has been introduced to his outdoor habitat and can now be viewed by the
Immediacy, fun of video heightens online experience - Aug 10, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,On ajc.com, you'll find a mix of national and international news clips and locally produced video on everything from Zoo Atlanta's adorable panda cub to
Murder of Gorillas Hits Atlanta Hard - Jul 31, 2007
WXIA-TV,But now, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, based at Zoo Atlanta, is grieving over the murders of four mountain gorillas in the Republic of Congo last week.
Parking in the park: the Grant Park chapter - Aug 8, 2007
Creative Loafing Atlanta,BY THOMAS WHEATLEY and KEN EDELSTEIN NOT ENOUGH ELBOW ROOM: Zoo Atlanta officials say school buses are having trouble squeezing into the Grant Park parking
Film spotlights local effort to save exotic frogs - Aug 1, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,The garden, which has a partnership with Zoo Atlanta in collecting amphibians, has been cataloging and studying frogs for more than a decade.
News Minute: Here is the latest Georgia news from The Associated Press - Aug 11, 2007
WIS,AP - August 11, 2007 12:34 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Betunia, a 23-year-old giraffe who spent the past 18 years at Zoo Atlanta, has died.
» Zoo Plans Big Panda Birthday Bash - Aug 6, 2007
WXIA-TV,The biggest attraction at Zoo Atlanta is about to celebrate a big birthday. In one month, panda cub Mei Lan will turn one and the zoo wants as many people
Experts Seek to Stop Turtles' Extinction - Jul 26, 2007
Forbes,The meeting was sponsored by Zoo Atlanta, the world's only zoo successfully breeding the rare Arakan forest turtle, one of the more severely endangered
It's a baby panda! - Aug 4, 2007
San Diego Union Tribune,The National Zoo outside Washington, DC, welcomed its first cub, Tai Shan, in 2005, and Zoo Atlanta became home to Mei Lan in 2006.
Grad never received Willis award money - Aug 9, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,This week, foundation board member Susan Elliot, Zoo Atlanta spokeswoman, resigned, citing "personal reasons." On Wednesday, public relations expert Rick
News Minute: Democrats, Bush on Iraq...Camera down the shaft ... - Aug 11, 2007
WIS,ATLANTA (AP) - A giraffe who spent the past 18 years at Zoo Atlanta has died. Zoo officials say workers noticed the 14-foot-tall female looked ill early
Train provides magic moment for father, son - Aug 16, 2007
CNNI've ridden with the boy on Zoo Atlanta's tiny train probably over 500 times. About 490 of those times we've sat in the back. This was our first ride on a
Group searches for kids with gospel music talent - Jul 23, 2007
Rome News-Tribune,25, at 6:30 pm, at Zoo Atlanta’s The Coca-Cola World Studios (free and open to the public and members of the media). The top 10 finalists will automatically
All wet . . . and loving it - Aug 7, 2007
The Citizen.com,Brusters, Barnes & Noble, Super Suppers, AIS Computers, Smith & Davis, The Georgian Cinemas 14, Zoo Atlanta and the Fayette County Public Library.
Obama fans, happy Babs, the good life 25 Sep 2002
Sitting at an IKEA table, sipping two-buck Chuck (which actually costs three bucks), making small talk about Zoo Atlanta’s panda cub or debating whether ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Zoo Atlanta opens online poll to name panda cub Nov 14, 2006
AP. ATLANTA: Zoo Atlanta is asking the public to help name its new giant panda cub. The name of the 2-month-old female cub, the only ... - International Herald Tribune,
Zoo Atlanta opens online poll to name panda cub Nov 14, 2006
...(Atlanta-AP) November 14, 2006 - Zoo Atlanta is asking the public to help name its new giant panda cub. The name of the two-month ... - WIS,
Zoo Atlanta opens online poll to name panda cub Nov 14, 2006
AP - ATLANTA. The name of the 2-month-old female cub, the only panda born in a US zoo this year, will be announced Dec. 15 at a traditional ... - Access North Georgia,
Twin Gorillas Celebrate Birthday At Zoo Atlanta Nov 1, 2006
The twin western lowland gorillas' first birthday was celebrated at Zoo Atlanta on Tuesday, a significant hallmark in their young lives. ... - CBS 11,
Zoo Atlanta Gorilla Twins Turn 1 Oct 31, 2006
The zoo threw a low-key party for Kali and Kazi, offering banana muffins to visitors and encouraging youngsters to sing repeated rounds of "Happy Birthday.". ... - WSBtv.com,
Atlanta welcomes a new, tall friend Nov 9, 2006
One day, he'll be looking for love — at the very least, hoping to do some necking. Zoo Atlanta received a new male giraffe on Thursday from the Buffalo Zoo. ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Trumpet the news: Elephants are staying at the zoo Nov 13, 2006
Instead, you'll be treated today to a pachyderm pile of produce to celebrate two decades' worth of heavyweight entertainment at Zoo Atlanta. ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Pandas: best reason for a trip to Atlanta Nov 15, 2006
I don’t know about you, but I am champing at the bit to go to Atlanta whenever Zoo Atlanta decides to let us get a look at the baby panda. ... - Austin American-Statesman (subscription),
Atlanta CityPass is Atlanta’s Winter Ticket Nov 15, 2006
Cola, and a choice between the Fernbank Museum of Natural History or Atlanta Botanical Garden, and a choice between the Atlanta History Center or Zoo Atlanta. ... - Business Wire (press release),
Jane Turner's Top 5 Nov 22, 2006
...and to listen.". 2) Zoo Atlanta: "If you have children, take them to see the baby panda before it grows up. What a gift!". 3) Black ... - Creative Loafing Atlanta,
Checking up ... and checking in Nov 9, 2006
Baby panda at Zoo Atlanta has grown 2 inches since her Nov. 2 checkup. Next landmark date for baby is Dec. 15, when a name is chosen. BY COMPARISON. ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Young pink flamingos dip toes into grownups' pool Nov 10, 2006
Keeper Christina Davis watches young pink flamingos after the youngsters were released into the adult flamingo population Friday at Zoo Atlanta. ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Pandas Finally Breeding in Captivity Nov 14, 2006
..."We had hoped that natural breeding would take place between the pair of pandas we have," said Maria Crane, vice president of veterinary services at Zoo Atlanta ... - ABC News
Panda cub gets a shot Nov 9, 2006
Zoo Atlanta's Giant Panda cub got its first vaccination Thursday from Chinese colleague Xie Yi (left), veterinary tech Brendan Aylesworth (center) and Dr ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
She growls! She stands! She charms! Nov 16, 2006
Panda fans, check this out. In the past week, that little-girl giant panda at Zoo Atlanta has: Oh, and this: She’s found her voice. Snarf! ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Residents race their way to chewing fame Nov 9, 2006
Newnan residents, were among those inspired by the spectacle, so much so that they entered a qualifying event for the contest at Zoo Atlanta the following year ... - The Citizen.com,
Zoo goes bananas for gorilla twins' first birthday Oct 30, 2006
But even James Clark and Bo Bridges were enamored Saturday with the rare gorilla twins at Zoo Atlanta, during a party for the primates' first birthday, which ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
A panda hot for Tabasco Nov 3, 2006
...panda: Some love hot sauce. Yang Yang, Zoo Atlanta's male giant panda, loves to sniff the stuff. He rolls in it. He spreads it on ... - Oxford Press,
Happy Birthday to You, You Live in a Zoo Oct 31, 2006
31, 2006, at Zoo Atlanta. The gorillas are the only gorilla twins in the world born in captivity to be raised solely by their mother. (AP Photo/John Amis). ... - Helena Independent Record,
Tabasco goes great with panda, but it makes a mess Nov 2, 2006
Yang Yang, Zoo Atlanta's male giant panda, loves to sniff the stuff. ... Kenn Harwood's discovery at Zoo Atlanta has resulted in an unusual gift from Louisiana. ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Panda Cub Gets Her First Shots Nov 9, 2006
Zoo Atlanta’s 64-day-old female giant panda cub received its first vaccination during Thursday’s weekly exam. The canine distemper ... - WXIA-TV,
Zoo's gorillas celebrate first birthday Oct 30, 2006
In the shadow of the media storm over Zoo Atlanta's newborn panda cub, the prolific western lowland gorillas are making history of their own: Kali and Kazi are ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
GIFT FOR A CHILD/HEART GALLERY SOUTHEAST KICKS OFF NATIONAL ... Nov 7, 2006
...(PRLEAP.COM) The Gift for a Child " Heart Gallery Tour" launched Saturday bringing photos of children awaiting adoption to Zoo Atlanta. ... - PR Leap (press release),
Happy Birthday To You, You Live In A Zoo Oct 31, 2006
ATLANTA -- Three-year-old Cooper Lund's rendition of "Happy Birthday" included lines about living in a zoo and looking like a monkey, but the birthday boy and ... - WRAL.com,
Zoos help panda population rebound Nov 11, 2006
...among panda specialists and conservationists worldwide: As the number of pandas at zoos and research centers around the world grows — Zoo Atlanta's first cub ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Happy birthday to you, you live in a zoo: Gorilla twins turn 1 Oct 31, 2006
...zookeepers. Zoo Atlanta has 24 gorillas -- the second largest population of the endangered species in the US behind the Bronx Zoo. ... - WTVM,
El Paso Zoo Gets New Director Oct 24, 2006
As KFOX was first to report on Monday, Steve Marshall most recently worked at "Zoo Atlanta Inc.," one of the country's largest zoos. ... - KFOXtv.com,
Park Spotlight: Six Flags Over Georgia Nov 12, 2006
The Atlanta area has several other attractions, including the CNN Center, High Museum of Art, Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Science Center and Museum of Natural History ... - ThrillNetwork.com,
Nation & world briefs: Nov. 1 Oct 31, 2006
Nation Happy birthday to you, _you live in a zoo ATLANTA - Three-year-old Cooper Lund's rendition of "Happy Birthday" included lines about living in a zoo and ... - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),
Panda cub gets feisty Oct 26, 2006
...hovering in her face. Whatever the reason, Zoo Atlanta’s Giant Panda cub turned a little feisty Thursday morning. During her weekly ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Snerk! Panda cub fit as a fiddle Nov 2, 2006
Her nails are as sharp as roof tacks. She is, in other words, in great shape. The baby giant panda at Zoo Atlanta underwent her weekly exam Thursday morning. ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Univ. spokesman calls horse tests standard, humane Nov 14, 2006
The award-winning professor also helped with the artificial insemination of Lun Lun, the giant panda at Zoo Atlanta who gave birth in September. - Red and Black,
A UGA scientist arrested Nov 9, 2006
Fayrer-Hosken also helped with the artificial insemination of Zoo Atlanta's female giant panda bear, Lun Lun, who gave birth in September. ... - Online Athens (subscription),
Gorilla Twins Mark 1st Birthday Oct 31, 2006
Zoo Atlanta will celebrate a milestone on Tuesday with a first birthday party for rare gorilla twins Kali and Kazi. The twins were born to Kuchi on Oct. ... - WXIA-TV,
Georgia moves a little closer to China Nov 5, 2006
...off to the New World. Zoo Atlanta even has its own baby panda from mom Lun Lun, a more recent gift from China. But a small group ... - Savannah Morning News,
Georgia moves to get closer to China Nov 5, 2006
...them off to the New World. More recently, China gave Zoo Atlanta the panda Lun Lun, who recently gave birth. But it's the two areas ... - Florida Times-Union,
Who Wants a Mustache Ride? I Do, I Do! Oct 24, 2006
...new. By far my favorite part of the ride was when we got to Grant Park (near Zoo Atlanta) and we rode through a residential area. ... - Rampway Online,
Orangutan Dies After Delivering Baby at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Oct 25, 2006
Sayang's pregnancy was announced publicly last month. She was bred with a male named Tengku who arrived from Zoo Atlanta in 1995. ... - WISH,
JUNGLE BLINGING: Fans go Bengal for primal symbol of Tigers' ... Oct 27, 2006
But another tiger expert, Adam Stone of Zoo Atlanta, took an independent look at the Detroit mascot and decided it is, indeed, a Bengal. ... - Detroit Free Press,
Georgia Kids Need Permanent Home Nov 1, 2006
National Adoption Month. Saturday November 4th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Zoo Atlanta, the first 800 families get in free. All you have ... - WNEG,
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