Conservation Posts

February 11, 2026

What is conservation?

As an interpreter and informal educator, I love questions. Both the asking and the answering spark curiosity and drive learning. That’s why this year’s Conservation Blogs...

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December 5, 2025

Keeping Georgia green

What’s your favorite endangered species? Maybe a charismatic mammal, an elusive reptile, or a graceful bird? What about a plant? There are many species of wildlife that are at risk of extinction, and this...

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November 10, 2025

What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common?

Jekyll Island is one of several islands on the coast of Georgia and is home of the Georgia Sea Turtle...

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October 23, 2025

Conservation in Coastal Georgia

Georgia is home to a wide range of ecological habitats. From the temperate forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains to...

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August 11, 2025

Beyond the Zoo … and You!

If you’ve been keeping up with our Conservation Blogs this year, you may know that in 2025 we’ve been highlighting...

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July 29, 2025

My journey to South Africa and Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project

Welcome back for another look into the conservation work that Zoo Atlanta supports around the world. My name is Emmy...

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July 7, 2025

Hope for hornbills

Have you ever been to the Zoo early in the morning? It’s one of my favorite times to walk the...

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June 18, 2025

Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled...

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June 4, 2025

Co[ngo]Existence

For generations, humans have lived in or ventured into the jungles of Africa to look for treasure. Those with the...

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May 22, 2025

AZA Advocacy Days 2025: A Recap from Washington, D.C.

From March 3–5, 2025, Zoo Atlanta had the privilege of joining 120 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) advocates in...

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