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Get ready for a truly “wild” adventure behind the scenes this weekend! First up, we’re celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week with the talented team of animal care professionals at Zoo Atlanta, and lending a helping hand with snakes and alpacas! Next, we’re “herping” with young scientists at Decatur Legacy Park, the new home of the nonprofit Amphibian Foundation. And finally, we’re heading backstage at Atlanta’s iconic Fox Theatre, where the hit musical “Spamalot” is ending the Broadway in Atlanta season on a hilarious high note.

Grammy award winning songwriter and singer, Eric Bellinger stops by to share stories behind some of his biggest hits with stars like Chris Brown. He also opens up about the inspiration behind his new music, and why he’s choosing to be more vulnerable in his music. Later, Eric gives “Portia” viewers a taste of his new music with a soulful performance.

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Mistye Momon traded Southern comfort meals, like chitlins and fried chicken, for a plant-based diet. She shares how the struggle to find vegan treats for her children led to her opening a successful bakery. Her kids also join the discussion to talk about the challenges of navigating school and social events as lifelong vegans. Then, two teens try their popular vegan treats in a blind taste test!

FOX 5’s Burgers with Buck dropped into Poncey-Highland to catch up with James Beard-nominated Chef Joey Ward and try the legendary "A-Town Burger".

Travel Expert Shakeemah Smith stops by to talk about how she learned to travel more for less. She shares actionable perks and tips on how you can get on a flight for five dollars. Later, a mom of two joins the conversation to discuss how she travels and what she wants to improve.

More and more men are strapping on their aprons and throwing down in the kitchen. Portia talks to two men who learned from their moms, and now they are capturing audiences from all over with their culinary skillset. Later, they both whip up different variations of seafood dishes.

The author of “No Apologies,” Charlie Lewis Jr., stops by to talk about what people can do to live in their truth. He shares how he navigated an HIV diagnosis in the 90’s, leaving corporate to start his own business, and the importance of having a community.