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Hey, nature lovers! Spring isn’t just about flowers – it’s for the birds too! That’s right; it’s baby bird season. Some of you might be lucky enough to have a nest near your home where you can observe a new generation of native birds coming into the world. I thought I’d write a little bit … Continue reading "Little Beaks, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Baby Birds"

Try Panda Shandy and samples from more than 35 breweries and cideries on May 25 WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 25, 2024, and time is running out for tickets to an event which has been known to sell out in advance. The 21-and-up event … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

Even though the weather is warming here in Atlanta, did you know that the interior portions of our panda complex are kept at a cool 60 degrees Fahrenheit? The complex has two air-conditioned dayrooms where guests can see the pandas. This may mean that on some days, only two of the four bears are visible, … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, May 20"

ATLANTA – May 17, 2024 – With the 2024 expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China, preliminary plans are underway for Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun to travel to China later this year. Zoo Atlanta has applied for the pandas’ international travel permit, and the bears are expected to … Continue reading "GIANT PANDAS FROM ZOO ATLANTA WILL TRAVEL TO CHINA IN LATE 2024"

We live on an amazing planet with an incredible diversity of natural environments. From the deepest trenches of the ocean to the highest mountains, the Earth’s natural wonders have been a source of awe and inspiration for any who are fortunate enough to behold them. Even before the days of internet searches and high-quality printed … Continue reading "Saving species, slow and steady"

Hello everyone! Elephant Care Team Intern Paige here! In this blog post, I will be bringing you an insight into Zoo Atlanta’s African elephant herd and what makes each of our large friends unique! Every animal on the planet has adaptations that make them special and makes living in their environment easier. Whether that be … Continue reading "Let’s adapt!"

During the last Keeper Stories Blog from the Hoofstock Team in February, we introduced Imara, the Zoo’s new female plains zebra.  She has come a long way since clearing her standard 30-day quarantine period. She is a much more cautious animal when compared to the Zoo’s male zebra, Wembe, so she has moved through the introduction … Continue reading "Imara: Slow and steady wins the race"

Hello everyone! My name is Logan and I am one of the newest care team members in the Herpetology Department! I would like to talk about a species that has become very close to my heart over my few months here: the northern caiman lizard (Dracaena guianensis). Before, you could find our caiman lizard to … Continue reading "Caiman lizards: beautiful and highly adapted predators"

Spring has sprung at the Zoo. The sun is shining; it is getting warmer. The sheep’s wool that has been growing all winter to keep them warm has gotten warm and itchy. The Ambassador Animals Team at Outback Station has been preparing the sheep for the springtime barber. Since the beginning of the year, the … Continue reading "Shearing time at Outback Station"

Zoo Volunteers contributed more than 39,700 service hours in 2023, and opportunities are available now ATLANTA – April 23, 2024 – National Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on the remarkable group of individuals who lead by example and encourage others to give back to wildlife, conservation, and the community by volunteering at Zoo Atlanta. Observed … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK"