News & Stories

August 16, 2019

Do You Know How to Spot Trafficking?

Wildlife trafficking is a serious problem. In fact, it’s the fourth largest transnational crime behind drug, firearm and human trafficking....

Keeper Stories

August 14, 2019

Update from the field: Giraffe Conservation Foundation

Zoo Atlanta has participated in the Quarters for Conservation program since 2016. This initiative contributes 25 cents of every general admission...

Zoo News

August 8, 2019

Zoo Atlanta opens all-new African Savanna

All life is connected in one of Earth’s most legendary wild places. In the highly anticipated first phase of an...

Research

July 29, 2019

Genome of the dragon

The story behind the science Longtime Zoo friends will remember Slasher, our huge and wonderfully tempered Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)....

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...

Zoo News

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...

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

August 14, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 14

Even when a female giant panda is not pregnant, she may still exhibit behaviors or undergo physiological changes as if...

Keeper Stories

August 13, 2019

Celebrating Cecil!

You’re invited to the biggest party of the year! On August 24, the Bird Team will be celebrating a very special day...

Keeper Stories

August 8, 2019

What’s on the menu for giant otters?

Hello! My name is Sam, and I am the newest addition to the Carnivore Team as a Seasonal Keeper. A...

Pandas

August 7, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 7

We get a weight on each of the giant pandas twice a day (They are both currently about 60 kg)....

Keeper Stories

August 7, 2019

Update from the field: Turtle Survival Alliance

I’m Dr. Kate Leach, Associate Veterinarian at Zoo Atlanta. I’m the Quarters for Conservation Champion for the Turtle Survival Alliance:...

Keeper Stories

August 6, 2019

The adaptations that make gorillas special

Hello Zoo people! My name is Allie, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team here at Zoo...

Pandas

August 5, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, August 5

Giant pandas are selective about their bamboo, but it is for a good reason. They have adapted to eat bamboo...

Today

Saturday, August 17

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