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Enjoy a visit from Garfield this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. 

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a crowned lemur. Born May 20, 2024, to mother Sava, the new arrival represents an endangered species native to one of the planet’s richest and most imperiled hotspots of biodiversity. The newborn was delivered via Caesarean section when Sava’s labor, which began normally during the morning hours, had … Continue reading "CROWNED LEMUR BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

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"

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 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!