Keeping cool with the orangutans

Hey all, my name is Kristen, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I...

Zoo News

July 8, 2025

GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13 WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the...

Conservation

July 7, 2025

Hope for hornbills

Have you ever been to the Zoo early in the morning? It’s one of my favorite times to walk the...

Animal Science

June 26, 2025

Research data collection: the tools of the trade

Animal welfare scientists collect behavioral data to improve animal care, inform welfare decisions, and better understand the species in our...

Keeper Stories

June 24, 2025

Introducing a new rhino crash

If you’ve been to Zoo Atlanta in the last few months, you might have caught a glimpse of some exciting...

Conservation

June 18, 2025

Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled...

Keeper Stories

June 18, 2025

It takes a village – Species Survival Plans

Hi all! My name is Sarah Fredrickson, and I’m a Keeper III in our Ambassador Animals Department. I’m specifically a...

Keeper Stories

June 10, 2025

What is a dummy egg?

Hello again! It’s Josh from Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department. After being a keeper for over a decade, I have added...

Zoo News

June 10, 2025

SAVANNA NIGHTS SUMMER SERIES RETURNS WITH NATURE, MUSIC, AND GOOD VIBES

Casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo are back – just for adults WHAT: Summer evenings are where the wild things are...

Conservation

June 4, 2025

Co[ngo]Existence

For generations, humans have lived in or ventured into the jungles of Africa to look for treasure. Those with the...

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