Animal Health

Vital Animal Care

Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Health and Nutrition Teams, regulated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), work side by side with the animal care teams in ensuring all species at the Zoo are in optimal health. 

From advancements at the Zoo to collaborating with global partners, Zoo Atlanta’s world-class Veterinary Team is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care. Animals thrive at Zoo Atlanta because of the innovative, individualized, and high level of medical care they receive.   

The Rollins Animal Health Center

Breaking ground on July 27, 2023, Zoo Atlanta’s Rollins Animal Health Center was designed to redefine standards of excellence in zoo animal medicine, state-of-the-art technology, research, and academic partnerships.

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Veterinary Team

The Veterinary Team uses a variety of measures to care for the animals, including:

  • Preventative medicine
    • Routine medical/dental exams and vaccinations
    • Routine screening tests via blood work or fecal samples
    • Routine quarantining of new animals that arrive from other zoos
  • Research
    • Clinical: Regular peer-reviewed papers in veterinary journals
  • Conservation
    • Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta
    • In situ research
Meet the Veterinary Team