splash

president's message
Dear Members:
You might notice that the cover of this edition of Wild Times is a bit of a
departure from what you’ve seen from us before. Yes, there’s a human
on the cover! Don’t worry, we’re not abandoning the fantastic photos of
non-humans you’ve come to expect from Wild Times, but we did feel that this
image was especially appropriate in light of the opening of our all-new Splash
Fountain this summer.
We’re grateful to our friends at the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority for presenting the Splash Fountain,
which has already earned rave reviews from our Members and guests. Even if water play isn’t your thing, I’d encourage
everyone to stop by and see the jets in action. I know that seeing the children play is an uplifting experience for me,
and it’s a great reminder that as we work together to make a difference for wildlife around the world, we also seek to
provide a memorable destination where families can enjoy precious time together.
As most of you are by now aware, it continues to be quite a summer here at Zoo Atlanta! Just as we were preparing
to head to print on this edition of Wild Times, Lun Lun the giant panda surprised us by giving birth to not one, but two,
cubs on July 15. Look for more on the twins in an upcoming edition.
Even as I write, we’re also awaiting exciting news from Andazi the eastern black rhinoceros, Sukari the western lowland
gorilla and Miri the Bornean orangutan, all of whom are expecting. There’s never a dull moment for us here at the Zoo,
and I suspect that’s one of the many reasons you enjoy being a Zoo Atlanta Member.
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Inside this Issue
summer 2013
feature Story: Making a splash
The all-new Splash Fountain gives Members and guests a cool
new reason to stick around this summer ...............................3
Family ties
Andi and Pongo bear the legacies of new and familiar branches
of the Zoo Atlanta family ........................................................7
Staff Profile
Reggie Gazes, PhD, and Damien Caillaud, PhD:
Primate research from cubicles to continents ......................11
Wild Buzz ..........................................................................13
Wally’s Wild World .........................................................16
Mark Your Calendar .....................................................17
Meet the Animals ...........................................................18
We’re so honored that you’ve chosen to be part of the Zoo Atlanta family. As you can see, our family is growing!
There’s never been a better time to be with us.
Zoo Atlanta thanks our Wild Times staff:
As always, thanks for all you do for the Zoo.
Sincerely,
Raymond B. King
President and CEO
Managing Editor:
Wild Times Designer:
Zoo Atlanta Public Relations Team:
Creative Director, Zoo Atlanta:
Contributing Writer:
Staff Photographer:
rachel MacNabb
Kathy Cahill
Keisha N. Hines, Director of Public Relations, Communications
and Social Media
Rachel MacNabb, Communications and Social Media Manager
michelle Philippe, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator
Richard Hezlep
melissa Casteel
Adam K. Thompson
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On the cover: Splash Fountain presented by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority 2