Delightful Dillos

Before coming to Zoo Atlanta, armadillos were not even on my radar. I mean I knew what an armadillo was,...

Zoo News

July 2, 2026

Turn “eww” into “wow!” at Grossology Day

Some of the animal kingdom’s “gross” animals and behaviors aren’t so gross after all when we contemplate their roles in...

Animal Science

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...

Keeper Stories

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,...

Zoo News

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...

Zoo News

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...

Keeper Stories

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...

Conservation

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...

Zoo News

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...

Zoo News

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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