News & Stories

Conservation

January 15, 2020

Saving Energy Through Technology

We hope everyone is off to a great start in 2020 and you’re keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions!...

Zoo News

January 15, 2020

New: Wild at Heart Valentine’s Day dinner

Valentines ages 21 and up will enjoy one of the first events hosted in Savanna Hall. Valentines and their special...

Keeper Stories

January 14, 2020

What it means to be an accredited zoo

Hello everyone! It’s Allie here, and I’m a member of the Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’d like to...

Conservation

December 18, 2019

Have a happy, greener New Year!

Happy holidays! We hope you checked out our first Conservation Blog this month to get some ideas on how to...

Research

December 12, 2019

Another productive year for science

Wrapping up another productive year of research here at Zoo Atlanta, I’d thought I’d share with you the fruits of...

Zoo News

October 18, 2019

Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on October 19, 20, 26 and 27. Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival...

Keeper Stories

May 16, 2019

Hello from the herd!

Hi everyone, Ashley here! Spring has sprung, and I’m going to tell you all about how we work with the...

Keeper Stories

March 7, 2019

First steps in training

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am one of the newest keepers on the Ambassador Animals Team. Today, I...

Keeper Stories

November 30, 2018

Training with Sven and Olaf

Hi everyone, I am baa-aa-ack again welcoming some new animals to our area! If you saw my recent #TakeoverTuesday, I...

Zoo News

August 23, 2018

Hatchling diamondback terrapins arrive

Annual “terrapin swap” is part of an effort to protect a Georgia native species. The 25 hatchling diamondback terrapins now...

Research

July 25, 2018

Green blood?!

In our mammal-oriented existence, as mammals ourselves, it’s easy to get lazy and assume that all animals function like some...

Keeper Stories

July 3, 2018

Keeping cool with summer fun

Tuesday, July 3 Making sure the animals here at Zoo Atlanta stay cool and hydrated is a major part of...

Keeper Stories

June 26, 2018

‘Tis the season

From kori bustards on the east side of the Zoo to blue cranes on the west side, eggs/incubation on the...

Pandas

January 17, 2020

Panda Updates – Friday, January 16

The IUCN Red List has the red panda (ailurus fulgens) listed as Endangered. Their populations are declining for a multitude...

Pandas

January 15, 2020

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 15

It has been a rainy week in Atlanta! Thankfully, the giant pandas have been staying nice and dry in the...

Keeper Stories

January 13, 2020

Things we love about the Zambezi Elephant Center

It’s been a reflective start to the New Year at the Zambezi Elephant Center. We’ve been moved into the new...

Keeper Stories

January 9, 2020

Tony the tiger … salamander!

What’s the first thing you think about when someone mentions a salamander? If you thought of a slimy amphibian that...

Keeper Stories

January 7, 2020

New Year’s resolutions for native birds

Okay folks, time is up! Have you conquered all of your 2019 New Year’s resolutions? Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department sure did! Read...

Zoo News

January 7, 2020

Wild Winter Days at Zoo Atlanta

Exclusive seasonal discount on Zoo admission through February 29. Wild Winter Days are back at Zoo Atlanta! Enjoy the Zoo’s...

Education

December 31, 2019

Gorillas on the Line… Answer the Call

Happy New Year, and welcome back from holiday break! Let the New Year’s resolutions begin! If you have green goals...

Today

Wednesday, January 22

Connect With Your Wild Side #onlyzooatl