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July 1, 2026

Guatemalan beaded lizards: research discoveries

An adult Guatemalan beaded lizard, photographed at the Heloderma Natural Reserve, Guatemala. Fans of Zoo Atlanta will know that the...
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July 1, 2026

A useful tool in a Bird Keeper’s arsenal: the dummy egg

If you have been keeping up with Zoo Atlanta’s social media, or have had the pleasure of visiting us recently,...
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June 30, 2026

A new friend for Anakin: Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ua the warthog

In a year of warthog news on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Ua, a 13-month-old...
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June 26, 2026

Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities...
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June 26, 2026

A beauty who touched our imaginations

When we think of animals who touch our imaginations, here on the Herpetology Team, our Gaboon viper, who passed away...
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June 24, 2026

Eastern indigo snake release day

In May, I had the incredible privilege of tagging along to help release eastern indigo snakes into their native longleaf...
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June 23, 2026

Red pandas on the move

Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success...
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June 17, 2026

Pride Night at Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta comes alive with a vibrant and inclusive evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies at Pride Night at...
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June 16, 2026

What to consider when choosing experiences with animals: conservation, choice, and much more

Zoo Atlanta’s Wild Encounters bring you up close and personal with animals from around the world while offering the opportunity...
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June 16, 2026

A Juneteenth reflection on my childhood dreams

I’m Alexis, a member of the Elephant Care Team here in the Mammal Department. My journey with Zoo Atlanta started before...
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