Zoo Atlanta will have a delayed opening this Saturday, April 27 due to the Run Like Wild 5K race. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. 

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July 7, 2021

MeerKlass: A Review

July 3 was World Meerkat Day, one of the best days of the year! In celebration, Zoo Atlanta’s Social Media...
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June 29, 2021

Happy birthday, Zuli!

Hello! My name is Bridget, and I am a new member of the Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta. Before...
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June 24, 2021

Guess who’s back!

Hi everyone, my name is Wendy and I am a member of the Ambassador Animals Team. Boy do I have...
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June 22, 2021

“Why does it have two beaks?”

“Why does it have two beaks?” A common question, or some iteration thereof, that can be heard almost daily at...
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June 21, 2021

The fascinating world of tongue-flicking

Greetings from the magical world of Scaly Slimy Spectacular! The prominent bifurcated (or forked) tongue of snakes – and even...
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June 15, 2021

The journey to piglets!

As you may have heard, on April 13, we had three warthog piglets born to Eleanor and Hamlet. To reach...
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June 8, 2021

New adventures in orangutan care

Hey everyone! My name is Emily, and I am the newest member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo...
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June 4, 2021

Hail the hellbender

As we get ready to reopen the Georgia eXtremes building at Scaly Slimy Spectacular, you may notice a new animal...
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June 3, 2021

Impossible to choose a favorite

“What is your favorite animal to work with?” As someone working in the zoological field, I get asked this question...
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May 27, 2021

Helping animals participate in their own care

Hey everyone, Swing Keeper Adrianna here! You’ve heard a lot from me over in pandas, but lately I have been...
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