News & Stories

January 10, 2019

A season for brumation

Have you ever wondered about where the reptiles go in the winter? I’m not talking about our reptiles here at...

January 8, 2019

Wild Winter Days at Zoo Atlanta

Exclusive seasonal discount on Zoo admission through February 28. Wild Winter Days are here at Zoo Atlanta! Enjoy the Zoo’s...

Conservation

January 2, 2019

Time for a sea change

Making any New Year’s resolutions for 2019? Interested in adding eating more sustainable items to the list? Why choose sustainable...

Research

December 14, 2018

Diving into myths for facts

We scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction or pseudo-science. Postcards of jackalopes irritate our rational sensibilities. But...

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...

Conservation

November 21, 2018

Have you heard about coltan?

Are you asking Santa for a new cell phone this year? It is time for an upgrade after all. You...

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 14, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, January 14

Giant pandas have some of the strongest jaws of all terrestrial carnivores. Their ability to crush through tough bamboo comes...

Pandas

January 11, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, January 11

Sometimes we take an opportunity to give the twins a chance to hang out in their behind-the-scenes areas as a...

Pandas

January 7, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, January 7

Did you know that red pandas were actually discovered by scientists before giant pandas? Due to their similar bamboo diets...

Pandas

January 4, 2019

Panda Updates – Friday, January 4

It’s hard to believe 2018 is already over. The past year has been exciting for the Panda Team, as we...

Keeper Stories

January 4, 2019

Nesting with sun bears

One of the great benefits that we have as animal care professionals is that we get to watch the animals...

Keeper Stories

January 3, 2019

Four ways to be more sustainable

It’s that time of the year! With the holidays coming to an end, we begin to think about what the...

Pandas

January 2, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 2

Yang Yang has a signature move that lets us know he feels playful: he bites his paw and shakes his...

Keeper Stories

January 2, 2019

Caring for animals on holidays

As the majority of people spent Christmas at home spending time with their families, the Zoo Atlanta Animal Care Team...

Today

Tuesday, January 15

A season for brumation

Wild Winter Days at Zoo Atlanta

Time for a sea change

Diving into myths for facts

Training with Sven and Olaf

Have you heard about coltan?

Hatchling diamondback terrapins arrive

Green blood?!

Keeping cool with summer fun

‘Tis the season

Panda Updates – Monday, January 14

Panda Updates – Friday, January 11

Panda Updates – Monday, January 7

Panda Updates – Friday, January 4

Nesting with sun bears

Four ways to be more sustainable

Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 2

Caring for animals on holidays

Today

Tuesday, January 15

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