News & Stories

May 6, 2021

That’s the “tooth” of it

Over here at Wieland Wildlife Home, we have been working closely with our Education Team to provide some great virtual...

Zoo News

May 5, 2021

Brew at the Zoo is back!

Atlanta’s wildest beer festival tradition is back with the return of Brew at the Zoo. Following a hiatus in 2020,...

Conservation

May 4, 2021

Take flight in May

Take flight with us this May as we learn more about the wildlife trade and how it affects birds. Why...

Research

April 14, 2021

What’s happening in research at the Zoo?

Like every aspect of the Zoo’s operations, research activities have been greatly curtailed by the pandemic. Our primate behavior research...

Zoo News

February 11, 2021

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES NEW WHITE STORKS

Zoo Atlanta welcomes two exciting new members to its animal population: Betty and Vanna the white storks. The storks, who...

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

May 5, 2021

Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 5

All animals at Zoo Atlanta receive enrichment on a daily basis. We have a very robust Zoo-wide program for enrichment,...

Learn

May 5, 2021

Wild summer reading

Warm weather and sunny days are just around the corner! This summer, revive a love for literature and connect with...

Keeper Stories

May 4, 2021

Happy Birthday, Chewie!

May the 4th be with you and Happy Birthday, Chewie! Chewie the crowned lemur turns 2 years old today! He...

Pandas

April 30, 2021

Panda Updates – Friday, April 30

Did you hear it’s bamboo shoot season? In recent panda updates, we’ve shared that we have been offering bamboo shoots...

Keeper Stories

April 29, 2021

The beauty and purpose of vernal pools

Hi everyone! My name is Kelly, and I am the newest member of the Herpetology Team here at Zoo Atlanta! ...

Zoo News

April 29, 2021

Warthog piglets born at Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta celebrates the first births to arrive in its African Savanna: a litter of warthog piglets born to Eleanor...

Pandas

April 28, 2021

Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 28

Hey everyone, it’s me again, Adrianna. One of your Swing Mammal Keepers! It has been a hot second since I have...

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