December 18, 2020

A year of animal highlights

COVID-19 brought an extraordinarily challenging year for Zoo Atlanta and other zoos and wildlife organizations around the world, but the...

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December 10, 2020

Welcome Amari, Kambera and Shalia!

While he doesn’t know it yet, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla is about to embark on...

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December 8, 2020

The Zoo maintains commitment to conservation support

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for five conservation programs protecting wildlife in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Brazil,...

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November 20, 2020

Welcome Jackie the red panda!

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome one of its most beloved species, the red panda, back to Atlanta. Jackie, a...

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November 5, 2020

Welcome Chica and Spot the meerkats!

Zoo Atlanta welcomes more new animal arrivals to the all-new African Savanna: Chica and Spot, two 6-year-old female slender-tailed meerkats....

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October 15, 2020

Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort

Zoo Atlanta has been selected to develop, advance, and expand a vital program for emergency response in the state of...

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October 13, 2020

Welcome Hamlet the warthog

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Hamlet, a 19-month old male warthog, to the all-new African Savanna. A recent arrival from the Houston...

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October 6, 2020

An All-Day Virtual Play-A-Thon

A favorite fall tradition at Zoo Atlanta returns in a dynamic new format at Play the Animal Way, an All-Day...

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September 16, 2020

Great Ape Heart Project wins Research Award

The Great Ape Heart Project based at Zoo Atlanta has received the prestigious 2020 Research Award with Top Honors from...

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September 10, 2020

GRANDPARENTS DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA

Celebrate special family members at Grandparents Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Enjoy free admission for...

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