We're delighted to announce the arrival of a Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, born to Cocoa and Nutella on October 12. Mama and baby are resting up in the sloths' indoor area, but we promise to keep the updates coming! (vid: Celyn F.)

We're so excited to welcome four adorable lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrecs to Wieland Wildlife Home! These littles were born to mom Thistle and dad Lance on May 23 and are about the size of a strawberry. All four pups are doing well, and Thistle is being a great mom! #OnlyZooATL (videos: Becky Y.)

Recently, Orangutan Keeper Jake added new firehose pathways in Orangutan Habitat 2. Here's Keju's first time exploring the new pathway as she learns how to successfully navigate it. Keju is very skilled at climbing and balancing and has a unique method of traveling on her pathways! (video: Jake B.)

If you know your elephant behaviors, you know sparring establishes dominance, builds strength, is practice for future competition, and is fun! Bull elephants will often spar while playing. It's a critical way elephants build social bonds and establish their place in the herd (vid: Elephant Team).

If you happen to visit Willie B. Jr.’s family group, don’t be surprised if you see Willie B. Jr. on dad duty. Mom Shalia often takes the opportunity to have some alone time while WB3 spends time with his favorite playmate. Luckily Dad doesn’t seem to mind! #SilverbackStory – Cassie M., Gorilla Team