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Beginnings and endings define the cycle of life for all living things on Earth, and this month, Zoo Atlanta experiences both within its historic population of gorillas in The Ford African Rain Forest: the passing of the oldest gorilla at the Zoo, Machi, and the joy and anticipation of a new pregnancy for Lulu. Both … Continue reading "Sadness and Joy in The Ford African Rain Forest"

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie and I am a Small Primate Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I recently joined the team here after moving from New York, where I worked at the Long Island Aquarium. If you have visited us at the Zoo recently, you might have been lucky enough to spot the new … Continue reading "A Bright-eyed, Spunky Baby Monkey"

Only days remain for tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival, Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked with tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music around the Zoo; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and complimentary rides … Continue reading "Time is Running Out for Tickets to Sippin’ Safari Presented by PNC Bank"

Laundry day. My most dreaded day of the week. There are very few things that can make it enjoyable. But when you work as an Animal Care Specialist, even something as ordinary as doing laundry can become an adventure. Work clothes get their own special laundry basket—and let me tell you why. Come along with … Continue reading "The secret life of keeper pockets"

This past June, I got to spend two weeks doing something I have dreamed about my whole life: participating in field conservation work abroad by volunteering at VulPro, an African vulture conservation organization located in Hartbeesport, South Africa. I was provided with this opportunity via Zoo Atlanta’s Jennifer Mickelberg Field Conservation Grant. While I was … Continue reading "International Vulture Awareness Day and my work with VulPro"

College students and fans enjoy an afternoon and evening at the Zoo with exclusive discounts, curated opportunities, and more at the second-annual U at the Zoo presented by Cricket Wireless on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Current college students will receive free admission with college ID. Adults wearing college swag … Continue reading "U at the Zoo Presented By Cricket Wireless"

One of the most exciting aspects of conservation is investing in the next generation. Through the Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund, Zoo Atlanta is proud to support three Lion Kids Camps this year in partnership with Ewaso Lions, helping to provide young people in Kenya with opportunities to connect with wildlife and conservation.   We … Continue reading "An exciting milestone for Ewaso Lions’ Lion Kids Camp"

Have you ever wondered what happens when different kinds of animals must learn how to live together? In our mixed-species African Savanna habitat, there are giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. But these animals didn’t become a happy group overnight. They had to take their time, get to know one another, and learn to respect each other’s space. Back in January, … Continue reading "Olive the ostrich and the zebra adventure"

A favorite annual event returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Play the Animal Way, a Zoo-wide celebration of the creative talents behind the activities, objects, sounds, scents, and more that ensure that the animals at Zoo Atlanta are active, engaged, and enriched year-round. Animals around the Zoo will investigate the most colorful surprises of … Continue reading "Play the Animal Way at Zoo Atlanta"

Hey y’all! Kelly here, Lead Keeper in the Herpetology Department. At the end of July, through the generosity of a Sue Foster Keeper Professional Development Grant, I got the opportunity to attend the 50th Anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium (IHS) at the Chiricahua Desert Museum in Rodeo, New Mexico. This annual symposium brings together herpetologists … Continue reading "Attending the 50th anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium"