Zoo Atlanta will close early on Sat., September 20 for Sippin’ Safari. Last entry will be 1:30 p.m., grounds will close at 3 p.m. 

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July 24, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA IS ONE OF THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE CONFISCATIONS NETWORK

First-of-its-kind pilot program works to combat one of the world’s most pervasive and damaging illegal trades  ATLANTA – July 24,...
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July 22, 2025

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Signature wine festival returns on September 20   WHAT: Early birds get a discount on tickets to Sippin’ Safari, Zoo Atlanta’s signature...
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July 22, 2025

Shear geniuses: Training the goats and sheep of the contact yard

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I’m a member of the Ambassador Animals Department. More specifically, I work alongside...
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July 16, 2025

Behind the scenes with our golden-breasted starlings

Did you know that there are birds who live behind the scenes at Zoo Atlanta? Well, now you do! Zoo...
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July 14, 2025

Keeping animal diets fresh and healthy: Meet the Browse Team

Every day, a dedicated team ventures out to find the freshest, healthiest browse for the animals. In case you’re not familiar, “browse”...
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July 10, 2025

SAVANNA NIGHTS WILL FEATURE IMPROV SHOWS FROM DAD’S GARAGE ON JULY 18

Casual, inspirational evening is the second of three adults-only events in Zoo Atlanta’s summer series  WHAT: Zoo Atlanta’s summer series,...
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July 8, 2025

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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