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January 29, 2026

Do animals play?

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as...
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January 27, 2026

Olive and Neighomi meet their neighbors

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Hoofstock Care Team! This past fall, we welcomed Olive, a 1-year-old...
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January 20, 2026

Surveying rattlesnake species across southern Arizona

Hey y’all, my name is Benjamin McGlaughlin, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. This past summer, I was lucky to...
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January 14, 2026

How to stay chinchillin’

Hello there! It’s your friendly neighborhood animal care professional here to share some fun chinchilla facts. The big thing that...
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January 13, 2026

ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven...
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January 7, 2026

JUST TWO WEEKENDS REMAIN TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER 

Only two weekends remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power before the festival...
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January 6, 2026

Colorful, musical, elegant, and spectacular: Take time to appreciate our birds!

Let’s be honest. When most people come to the Zoo, it isn’t usually with the intention of seeing birds. Hearing...
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January 2, 2026

Training with the Zoo’s oldest and youngest orangutans

Hello!  Caitlin M. from the Orangutan Care Team here!  In this installment of Keeper Stories, I wanted to chat about...
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December 18, 2025

THE HOLIDAYS BRING NEW ANIMAL FACES AT ZOO ATLANTA

Just in time for the holidays, several new animals are now exploring their habitats at Zoo Atlanta. Look for recent arrivals exploring their new homes,...
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December 16, 2025

RING IN THE NEW YEAR – DURING THE DAY – AT ZOO YEAR’S EVE

Hourly Coca-Cola Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown, live entertainment, and more for the entire family  WHAT:  Welcome 2026 with a day packed with...
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