ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES SENG THE SIAMESE CROCODILE

New arrival represents one of Earth’s most endangered crocodile species 

ATLANTA – March 27, 2026 – The newest arrival at Zoo Atlanta is a toothy crocodilian whose conservation message is as powerful as his bite. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Seng, a young male Siamese crocodile, to the crocodile habitat at Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience. Seng arrived on March 20, 2026, from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.  

“Siamese crocodiles are among the most endangered crocodilians in the world, with a conservation message that extends far beyond the borders of this species’ native range,” said Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation. “We hope that as our Members and guests get to know Seng, they will learn more and help us tell the story of the need to protect wetland environments and to keep these wild habitats healthy for the countless species, including humans, that rely on them.”  

Native to Southeast Asia, Siamese crocodiles are a freshwater crocodile species averaging six to nine feet as adults, with some males growing larger. Classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Siamese crocodiles are among Earth’s rarest crocodiles. The species was considered close to extinction in the 1990s and is believed to now inhabit only a portion of its original range in the wild. Pressing threats include habitat loss and habitat degradation due to agriculture and other forms of human encroachment. Additional challenges include pesticides in wetland environments and the illegal wildlife trade.  

Seng’s new home is the largest habitat in Scaly Slimy Spectacular, which houses scores of reptiles and amphibians in habitats designed to replicate some of the planet’s most iconic natural environments, from the deserts of Africa to Georgia’s own tidal creeks.  

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MEDIA CONTACT:  
Rachel Davis
Director of Communications
rdavis@zooatlanta.org  
404.624.2812 

Gavin Johnson
Public Relations Manager
404.624.5980
gjohnson@zooatlanta.org  

ABOUT: About Zoo Atlanta 
A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include a transformed African Savanna featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; one of North America’s largest populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Animal Health Center, completed in 2024. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.