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December 20, 2018

Winter’s a time to shine for cold-weather animals

The 20-foot tree in Flamingo Plaza and festive décor around Zoo Atlanta are signs that the holiday break is here,...
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December 14, 2018

Construction progress on Grand New View

See the building of the all-new African Savanna and the revitalization of Savanna Hall taking shape. Newly-released drone footage shows...
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November 26, 2018

Seven things you might not know about the Zoo

Have you ever wondered how we take care of 220 species on 40 acres just minutes from downtown Atlanta? We’d...
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November 15, 2018

Zoo commits support to six conservation programs

Projects for beaded lizards, red pandas, pine snakes, African vultures and Georgia native birds will benefit from Zoo support. Zoo...
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November 13, 2018

Zoo Atlanta welcomes new female giant otter

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new ambassador for an endangered species: Tocantins, a 10-year-old female giant otter. A recent arrival from...
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November 7, 2018

Infant sloth born at Zoo Atlanta

Bonnie, an 18-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth, gave birth to an infant on November 4, 2018. The newborn, who is the...
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November 1, 2018

Zoo Atlanta is certified sensory inclusive

The Zoo is only the third Atlanta visitor destination to offer certified resources for guests with sensory needs. Zoo Atlanta...
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October 31, 2018

A sneak-peek at Savanna Hall

Take an exciting first look with us! New computer-generated concepts of Savanna Hall, under construction now with the ongoing revitalization...
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September 25, 2018

Geoffrey Bourne Lecture with Dr. Peter Daszak

President of EcoHealth Alliance will speak on connections between emerging diseases, wildlife conservation and global public health. Zoo Atlanta is...
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September 21, 2018

Zoo Atlanta joins global celebration of gorillas

Second-annual World Gorilla Day unites people around the world in highlighting conservation action. Zoo Atlanta observes World Gorilla Day on...
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