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September 22, 2025

The many benefits of behavioral observations

Hi, it’s Caroline from the Small Primate Team. I want to talk to you about one of my favorite things...
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September 15, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for IllumiNights at the Zoo

The wonders of life on Earth come aglow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo, lighting up the holiday...
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September 11, 2025

The amazing mechanics of cat tongues

One of the most unique features of cats is their rough tongue. I’m sure most pet cat owners have noticed...
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September 10, 2025

City of Atlanta and Fulton Co. Senior Day Presented by Kaiser Permanente

Zoo Atlanta celebrates the senior community on September 30 Zoo Atlanta is proud to celebrate the senior community at the...
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September 8, 2025

Time is running out to make plans to attend Sippin’ Safari!

Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked at Sippin’ Safari on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and tickets are going fast for...
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September 5, 2025

Positive behaviors in zoo animals

Hi everyone! My name is Alexz, and I am a welfare scientist here at Zoo Atlanta. One of the ways...
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August 28, 2025

Ride the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train

Beloved Zoo experience has been reimagined with new sights, facts about animal superpowers, and more   ATLANTA – August 28, 2025...
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August 26, 2025

What’s in the Bottle? – A Keeper’s Guide to Hydration in the Wild (Zoo Edition)

Water. The stuff of life, pools, rainstorms, and it’s definitely the thing plants crave. Animal Care Team members crave it...
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August 26, 2025

U At The Zoo: Free Admission For College Students and Discounts For Fans In School Swag

Kick off a wild first semester at the all-new U at the Zoo on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3:30...
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August 19, 2025

PLAY THE ANIMAL WAY AT ZOO ATLANTA

Annual highlight of the wild world of animal enrichment returns on Saturday, August 30   WHAT: A favorite annual event returns...
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