Zoo Atlanta will close early on Monday, Dec. 9 for a teammate holiday gathering. Gates will close at 2:30 p.m. and the grounds will close at 4 p.m.

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September 18, 2024

Preparing to be a “popsicle” in winter? Meet the wood frog!

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A piece of shared American history: Gulf Coast Native Sheep

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Walking down the main path of the Zoo, many of our guests are delighted to see our lappet-faced vulture pair,...
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Hey everyone, my name is AJ, one of the members of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team. If you’ve been to...
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Shoes matter!

Shoes. An important part of any animal care professional’s tool kit is their shoes, and this is a subject that...
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July 30, 2024

A huge success for one of the Zoo’s rarest species

Zoos and conservation centers, like Zoo Atlanta, have a ton of charismatic and lovable animals for guests to come observe...
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July 24, 2024

Exciting updates in Gorilla Habitat 4

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July 16, 2024

An early holiday gift for sun bears

Hey everyone, Taylor here from the Carnivore Team! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer so far and...
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July 2, 2024

What is voluntary shearing?

If you’ve been to the Zoo Atlanta contact yard, you’ve seen your fair share of our personality-filled goats, but our...
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Sunbathing and crazy coloration: A few favorite bird fake-outs

Birds are such incredible animals, and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out...
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