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Hi there! My name is Ansley, and I am a new member of the Small Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta, coming from the Saint Louis Zoo last year. You might have noticed a new face here in the mixed species monkey habitat in The Ford African Rainforest, so I’d like to introduce our newest … Continue reading "Introducing Nafis"

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as we grow, but the concept is exactly the same.  Play is crucially important in our social development as children; in other words, “plays well with others” is an important component of a person’s functioning in society. Physical play hones strength, agility, balance, etc. Mental play … Continue reading "Do animals play?"

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Hoofstock Care Team! This past fall, we welcomed Olive, a 1-year-old female ostrich, and Neighomi, a 2-year-old female zebra. Both have been moving toward integrating into our mixed-species African Savanna habitat, which is home to giraffes, ostriches, and zebras in a shared space. Introducing new animals … Continue reading "Olive and Neighomi meet their neighbors"

Hey y’all, my name is Benjamin McGlaughlin, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. This past summer, I was lucky to have the opportunity to survey snake species across southern Arizona. During this trip, we encountered and sampled five rattlesnake species. This experience has inspired me to educate y’all on some of North America’s most fascinating pit viper species.  … Continue reading "Surveying rattlesnake species across southern Arizona"

Hello there! It’s your friendly neighborhood animal care professional here to share some fun chinchilla facts. The big thing that is widely known about chinchillas is that they are very soft. The softness of the fur can be attributed to how thick the coat is; their coats protect them from the wind, temperatures, and other … Continue reading "How to stay chinchillin’"

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Borneo, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Sumatra, Madagascar, and Cambodia in 2026. Projects for orangutans, lions, rhinos, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, radiated tortoises, and clouded leopards are the 2026 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund.   The Mabel Dorn Reeder … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026"

Only two weekends remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power before the festival closes for the season after January 18, 2026. Usher in a new year inspired by the splendors of the natural world in the form of hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns on a mile-long stroll in an … Continue reading "JUST TWO WEEKENDS REMAIN TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER "

Let’s be honest. When most people come to the Zoo, it isn’t usually with the intention of seeing birds. Hearing the word “zoo,” most people immediately think of the lions, tigers, and bears … oh my! Before working at Zoo Atlanta, I worked with mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and even briefly worked with fish, so you … Continue reading "Colorful, musical, elegant, and spectacular: Take time to appreciate our birds!"

Hello!  Caitlin M. from the Orangutan Care Team here!  In this installment of Keeper Stories, I wanted to chat about my two training primaries and the different training goals that they have.  Here in the Primate Department, each care team member is assigned one to three primary individuals that they work with to train their … Continue reading "Training with the Zoo’s oldest and youngest orangutans"

Just in time for the holidays, several new animals are now exploring their habitats at Zoo Atlanta. Look for recent arrivals exploring their new homes, from The Ford African Rain Forest to the contact yard to the African Savanna.   Nafis the Schmidt’s guenon: Nafis, a 10-year-old male Schmidt’s guenon who arrived in November from another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) organization, recently joined his new family group … Continue reading "THE HOLIDAYS BRING NEW ANIMAL FACES AT ZOO ATLANTA"