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December 10, 2025

CELEBRATE 14 DAYS OF SLOTHMAS!

Two weeks of sloth-centered surprises begin on Wednesday, December 10   WHAT:  In celebration of the Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth born to Nutella...
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December 9, 2025

Twas the Day Before Zoo-mas

Five years ago, I wrote my first winter holiday-themed Keeper Stories Blog. Each year since, I have requested the December...
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December 8, 2025

SHARE THE JOY TWICE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

For a limited time this week, plush animals purchased with Zoo Atlanta Gift Memberships will be matched with plush donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta  ...
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December 5, 2025

Adventures in training with Willie B. III

Hi everyone, my name is Sherri, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team! About two years ago,...
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December 5, 2025

Keeping Georgia green

What’s your favorite endangered species? Maybe a charismatic mammal, an elusive reptile, or a graceful bird? What about a plant? There are many species of wildlife that are at risk of extinction, and this...
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November 26, 2025

FIRST THREE GORILLAS HAVE ARRIVED AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO

New collaboration introduces three female gorillas to Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo, further strengthening the Species Survival Plan  Three female gorillas, Andi, Merry, and...
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November 21, 2025

NOW OPEN – ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER

Earth’s wonders in lights make the holiday season glow   WHAT:  The wonders of the natural world are all aglow with the return...
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November 12, 2025

King of dragons

Hi everyone! I’m sure that at some point during a visit to the Zoo, you have come across our amazing...
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November 11, 2025

GATHER & GLOW FEATURING ILLUMINIGHTS

Enjoy a night with the lights for ages 21 and up on November 20   WHAT: Experience the wonders of IllumiNights...
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November 10, 2025

What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common?

Jekyll Island is one of several islands on the coast of Georgia and is home of the Georgia Sea Turtle...
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