March 14, 2019

Lulu the western lowland gorilla is expecting

Summer delivery will mark the 24th gorilla birth in the Zoo’s Ford African Rain Forest. Lulu, a 19-year-old western lowland...

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March 5, 2019

Vote to name the infant sloth at Zoo Atlanta

The 4-month-old infant Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta needs a name, and members of the public are invited to...

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February 26, 2019

Board of Directors welcomes new Atlanta leaders

The new members join the Zoo in a transformative era for the organization. The Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomes...

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January 31, 2019

Record for Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally

Record amount recycled as January 19 event contributes to the “greening” of Super Bowl LIII. The Super Bowl LIII Recycling...

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January 17, 2019

Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally

Zoo Atlanta has teamed up with the National Football League, Verizon and the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee to host...

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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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