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Read more about EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO
Category: Zoo News
April 7, 2026

EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO

Memorial Day Weekend’s favorite tasting safari returns on May 23 Atlanta’s longtime Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition roars back to...
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Read more about Meet one of my favorite snake species
Category: Keeper Stories
March 31, 2026

Meet one of my favorite snake species

Hello everyone! This is Evan again from the Herpetology Team, and today I wanted to talk to you about one of...
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Read more about How does research aid in conservation?
Category: Animal Science
March 30, 2026

How does research aid in conservation?

The field of conservation comprises a wide breadth of actions, not to mention policies, laws, customs, traditions, etc. It’s easy to envision the conservation events...
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Read more about ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 50 children this summer
Category: Zoo News
March 30, 2026

ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 50 children this summer

For the 10th year in a row, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to extend community access to its signature educational camp experience...
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Read more about Everybody loves Obi!
Category: Keeper Stories
March 26, 2026

Everybody loves Obi!

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I’m one of the many animal care professionals here at Zoo Atlanta. Today I’d love to share the...
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Read more about ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES SENG THE SIAMESE CROCODILE
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March 26, 2026

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES SENG THE SIAMESE CROCODILE

New arrival represents one of Earth’s most endangered crocodile species  ATLANTA – March 27, 2026 – The newest arrival at Zoo Atlanta is a toothy crocodilian whose conservation...
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Read more about ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS
Category: Zoo News
March 24, 2026

ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission....
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Read more about ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BEN & JERRY’S
Category: Zoo News
March 19, 2026

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BEN & JERRY’S

Add a world-famous scoop to the Zoo experience this spring   ATLANTA – March 19, 2026 – Just in time for spring, Zoo Atlanta is excited...
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Read more about My journey to Ewaso Lions
Category: Conservation
March 18, 2026

My journey to Ewaso Lions

A few years ago, I purchased an animal tracking bracelet from a company called Fahlo  which partners with conservation organizations specific to the species featured on each bracelet. At...
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Read more about The BEST biology example
Category: Keeper Stories
March 17, 2026

The BEST biology example

Hi y’all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team! My wife recently became a 7th grade science teacher, teaching life...
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