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Zoo Atlanta is part of a thriving community. Behind the animals and the team members you see on grounds, there is a team of researchers dedicated to advancing the welfare of animals in zoological and wild settings. Despite being a geographically smaller zoo, Zoo Atlanta is a research powerhouse. A 2017 study quantifying the contributions … Continue reading "Slashing through limits"

Be here when Santa makes his first stop for the holidays at Zoo Atlanta!

As is often the case in biology, if you hear of some weird phenomenon, there may well be a sound scientific basis for what you are hearing.  The details and facts often get scrambled over generations and across cultures, but sometimes there is a grain of truth at the core.  So, have you ever heard … Continue reading "TURTLES CAN DO WHAT?!"

This is Claire from the Herpetology Team. If you’ve been up to Scaly Slimy Spectacular, then you’ve seen our cool habitats for our even cooler animals. The Herpetology (Reptiles and Amphibians) Department has over 50 different habitats in Scaly Slimy Spectacular, Georgia eXtremes, and scattered across the Zoo. A lot of work goes into designing … Continue reading "Designing a new snake habitat"

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome a new set of stripes to its complement of African wildlife. Wembe, a 17-year-old plains zebra, arrived in Atlanta on September 26, 2023, from another Association of Zoos and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA"

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome a new set of stripes to its complement of African wildlife. Wembe, a 17-year-old plains zebra, arrived in Atlanta on September 26, 2023, from another Association of Zoos and Aquariums … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA"

Today at the Zoo Wednesday, October 4 9:00 am Grounds Open 10:30 am Komodo Dragon Talk View on map 10:30 am Animal Encounter 11:00 am Animal Encounter 11:30 am Warthog Keeper Talk View on map 11:45 am Animal Tales: Storybook Reading View on map 1:30 pm Orangutan Feeding (Habitat 1) View on map 1:30 pm Animal Encounter 1:45 pm Gorilla Feeding (Habitat 1) View on map 2:15 pm Gorilla Feeding (Habitat 3) View on map 5:00 pm Grounds Close Please note, schedule is subject to change without notice. Your itinerary does not include a reservation for add-on activities. Giraffe feedings, ... Continue reading Visit

Visit a nighttime wonderland featuring vistas of hand-crafted, illuminated wildlife and awe-inspiring sights celebrating the diversity of the natural world.

Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. From dazzling and interactive displays to delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, this enchanting multicultural experience is sure to delight all ages!

My name is AJ, and I am a member of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team! Last time I wrote, we discussed the importance of operant conditioning training for all of the animals we care for. For this, I wanted to take the time to answer one of the most common questions I get as an … Continue reading "So you want to be an animal care professional?"