Announcing the name of our new Harris hawk!

The new Harris hawk at Zoo Atlanta has been named Hawkmoth, thanks to an original story of a secret superhero...

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February 24, 2022

Virtual Job Fair for Safari Camp Educators

Job-seekers who are energetic, friendly, reliable, and have a passion for animals and youth are invited to apply for interviews...

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February 22, 2022

Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomes six new leaders

The Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomed six new civic and business leaders with terms beginning on January 1, 2022....

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February 7, 2022

Join our Virtual Job Fair

Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair at...

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February 5, 2022

Remembering Patches

Zoo Atlanta is saddened to announce the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, on February 5, 2022. The...

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February 3, 2022

Help name our new Harris hawk!

A 4-month-old Harris hawk at Zoo Atlanta needs a name, and children ages 13 and under have an opportunity to...

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January 25, 2022

Ozzie, world’s oldest male gorilla, has died

The Zoo Atlanta family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, at 61. The...

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January 13, 2022

Zoo Atlanta mourns the passing of Choomba

The Zoo Atlanta family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Choomba, a 59-year-old female western lowland gorilla, on...

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December 17, 2021

2022 Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund Programs

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Congo, Cameroon, Brazil, Cambodia, and...

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October 15, 2021

Zoo Atlanta mourns loss of Abu

The Zoo Atlanta community is saddened to share that Abu the giraffe has died. At 16, Abu was the oldest...

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