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

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"

Saving species, slow and steady

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"

Celebration Kickoff: 25 years of pandas

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

Let’s adapt!

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!"

HomeSchool Academy: Spring

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

Imara: Slow and steady wins the race

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"

Caiman lizards: beautiful and highly adapted predators

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"

Membership Deal

  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

Getting Here

Zoo Atlanta Location and Map | Zoo Atlanta Parking | Bus Parking | Alternative Transportation Zoo Atlanta Location and Map Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta GA 30315, near downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, in close proximity to other Atlanta landmarks like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park … Continue reading "Getting Here"