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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 travel to … Continue reading "GIANT PANDAS FROM ZOO ATLANTA WILL TRAVEL TO CHINA IN LATE 2024"

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"

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta, and we’re kicking off a summer of celebration highlighting this incredible legacy!

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!"

Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students!

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"

  Unlimited FREE daytime admission all year long No reservations required for entry Discounted admission for accompanying guests Discounted admission to select, ticketed Zoo events  FREE admission to events like Boo at the Zoo and Wild World Weekend Discounted Animal Sponsorships Discounts on All-Rides Wristbands, Gorilla Trek, Treetop Trail and Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente, gift shop purchases, and select concessions Discounted Family Programs, Birthday Parties, and Safari Camp Discounted single-day and multi-use parking passes for the Grant Park Gateway parking facility, located at 759 Boulevard S.E., Atlanta GA 30312. Zoo Atlanta Memberships are tax-deductible to the fullest ... Continue reading Membership Deal