News & Stories

Keeper Stories

September 29, 2020

Raindrops keep falling on my head

Picture this: You have been planning a big family trip to the Zoo for a few weeks now. As the...

Research

September 18, 2020

What color is it?

A long time ago, I was leading a group of college students on a field trip to the Mojave Desert...

Zoo News

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...

Conservation

September 10, 2020

Home is a word we know

Home. It is a word that we have become very familiar with over the last few months. Staying at home,...

Zoo News

August 5, 2020

TWO WILD ENCOUNTER PROGRAMS RETURN

Two of Zoo Atlanta’s popular behind-the-scenes programs have returned. Wild Encounters with African elephants and Aldabra tortoises are now available....

Keeper Stories

June 25, 2020

Secrets of lion social structure

We get two very common questions about the lions here at the Zoo: 1: Is it natural to have three...

Keeper Stories

April 16, 2020

What a year!

Hi-ya everyone! Elephant Keeper Caleb again! It’s hard to believe that next month is my one-year anniversary as a part...

Keeper Stories

March 26, 2020

Checking in with Sloths, Lemurs and Monkeys

Keeper Stories

March 26, 2020

Checking in with Larry Bird

Keeper Stories

March 24, 2020

What’s it like when the Zoo’s closed?

With all the uncertainty going on in the world right now, one thing that is certain is that COVID-19 is...

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

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

September 23, 2020

Panda Updates – Wednesday, September 23

As mentioned in previous updates, cooler weather means the giant pandas get to spend time in the outdoor habitats. This...

Keeper Stories

September 22, 2020

All in the family

Hey everyone! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here again! What do you think elephants, manatees, and rock hyraxes...

Pandas

September 21, 2020

Panda updates – Monday, September 21

With the cooler weather we have been able to give the giant pandas more frequent access to their outdoor habitats....

Keeper Stories

September 17, 2020

Mixed-species care for Lionel and Lilo

Hello all you Zoo-goers! We have been more than happy to see everyone back on grounds. As you may or...

Pandas

September 14, 2020

Panda Updates – Monday, September 14

The Panda Care Team is in constant communication with our Bamboo Team providing them with information such as what species...

Keeper Stories

September 10, 2020

Fall color …

Hello everyone! As we inch our way into fall (my favorite time of year), we all look forward to the...

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