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  • Meet Kelly

    Learn more about how to find Kelly in the herd on our Animal Personalities page.

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  • Experience the always-tropical Scaly Slimy Spectacular.

    Explore habitats for teeny frogs, massive snakes, and so much more in between.

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  • Flamingos in the winter?

    Chilean flamingos are a robust species native to the southern Andes and may be seen year-round unless their pool freezes — which doesn’t happen often here in Atlanta!

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  • Stay up to date with our Conservation Blogs!

    Learn more about how we impact our world.

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IllumiNights at the Zoo

A Lantern Festival Presented by Georgia Power

Select nights, now through Jan. 19, visit a nighttime wonderland featuring vistas of hand-crafted, illuminated wildlife and awe-inspiring sights celebrating the diversity of the natural world.

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Shop the Zoo Atlanta Holiday Gift Guide

Shop gifts and save species!

Our Holiday Gift Guide is packed with unique ideas that are sure to please everyone on your list!

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Safari Camp: Winter Camp

Spend your holidays learning about wildlife.

These hands-on programs allow campers to visit animals, explore biofacts, and take part in science experiments and demonstrations.

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New event: Zoo Year's Eve

Join us in the Ford Pavilion for an early countdown to the New Year every hour!

All activities are free with general admission, including a magic show, bubble station, crafts and more.

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Membership pays for itself in as few as two visits per year!

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News & Stories

November 25, 2024

How do Guatemalan beaded lizards use scent to locate food?

Scientists at Zoo Atlanta recently published a study conducted in collaboration with students and faculty from Georgia State University and...
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November 29, 2024

Keeping the holidays merry, bright, and sustainable

Thanksgiving has passed, which means we are officially entering the holiday season! For many of us, the days after Thanksgiving...
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December 24, 2024

What’s on the animals’ holiday wish list?

It’s the best time of the year! Well, in my opinion, anyway! If you do not share the same sentiment...
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December 19, 2024

Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment to seven international conservation programs in 2025

Field projects on three continents will be funded by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – December 19,...
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