What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common?

Jekyll Island is one of several islands on the coast of Georgia and is home of the Georgia Sea Turtle...

Zoo News

November 6, 2025

RESERVATIONS ARE FLYING OFF THE SLEIGH FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA

Choose one of limited time slots for Santa’s first stop on December 6 and 7 WHAT: Don’t miss out on Santa’s first...

Keeper Stories

November 4, 2025

The cutest animals you’ve probably never heard of

Hello! My name is Rachael, and I am a member of the Ambassador Animals Team here at Zoo Atlanta. Today, I am...

Zoo News

October 30, 2025

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES NEIGHOMI THE ZEBRA AND OLIVE THE OSTRICH

New arrivals will join the mixed-species habitat in the Zoo’s African Savanna Two exciting new arrivals – one striped and...

Animal Science

October 29, 2025

Lions, construction, and cognitive bias, oh my! (Part 1)

At Zoo Atlanta, our mission is to pair innovation with responsible animal care. When those values meet, we can better...

Keeper Stories

October 28, 2025

An abundance of tawnys

If there’s one thing the Bird Team has in abundance this year, it’s tawny frogmouths. These quirky birds often get...

Keeper Stories

October 28, 2025

Terraforming habitats: Anaconda to Old Iguana

Hello! My name is Logan, and I am a member of the Herpetology Team here at Zoo Atlanta. This means...

Conservation

October 23, 2025

Conservation in Coastal Georgia

Georgia is home to a wide range of ecological habitats. From the temperate forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains to...

Keeper Stories

October 23, 2025

Flexible housing for orangutans

The next time you visit the Zoo, you may notice that orangutans are living in different habitats, or with different...

Zoo News

October 22, 2025

FINAL WEEKEND FOR BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS

Last chance to experience Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival this Saturday and Sunday WHAT: Just one weekend remains to...

News & Stories

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