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Our most recent Conservation Blog introduced some of our amazing reptile-centric conservation partnerships (if you missed it, check it out here), including one of our most collaborative partnerships- the eastern indigo snake reintroduction project with the Orianne Society, Auburn University, and Central Florida Zoo.  We get it, snakes give some folks the creepy crawlies (or creepy … Continue reading "Rounding Down Rattlesnake Roundups"

Second installment of after-hours summer series takes flight July 21 WHAT:                   Limited time remains to get tickets to the second installment of Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s after-hours summer series, coming up on Friday, July 21, with Superhero Night.    Guests will start the event with a complimentary themed welcome cocktail, the Super Sloth, a … Continue reading "GET TICKETS TO SAVANNA NIGHTS: SUPERHERO NIGHT"

After-hours summer series kicks off on Friday, June 23 WHAT: Time is running out to get tickets for the first of the season’s Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s after-hours summer series, kicking off on Friday, June 23, 2023, with Pride Night. Guests will start the event with a complimentary themed welcome cocktail, the Lion’s Pride, a … Continue reading "STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS: PRIDE NIGHT"

WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from independent local makers at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 17, 2023.   Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor marketplace will feature a curated variety of jewelry, ceramics, accessories, body products, apparel, wall art, gifts and more from more than 20 vendors from … Continue reading "SHOP LOCALLY MADE GOODS AT THE ART GONE WILD MARKET"

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023 – Laid-back summer nights are made for exploring the wild with a date, friend, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, an after-hours series at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are on sale now for the 21-and-up … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

With Easter behind us and spring in full swing, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta has been hard at work managing our growing avian population, as guests and staff eagerly await the arrival of new babies. But as signage continues to surface announcing recent arrivals, I have found myself fixated on the evolution of … Continue reading "Celebrating Caretakers"

Inspired by a true story. Bart awoke engulfed in a pile of his slumbering friends and family. While he enjoyed the warmth permeating off his siblings, it was time to wake up! He wriggled free and gave a big mole-rat stretch, took a few steps, and let out a yawn. Today was going to be … Continue reading "Bart the Naked Mole Rat"

Hi it’s Emily from the Orangutan Team, and I’m here to share with you some exciting news about our youngest orangutan: Keju is celebrating her 8th birthday! Keju came to Zoo Atlanta in 2015 and joined Madu’s family group. Keju is Madu’s fourth foster baby that Madu has raised. Orangutans have a lot to learn, and … Continue reading "Happy 8th Birthday Keju!"

Of the 200+ species we steward here at Zoo Atlanta, binturongs are perhaps one of the least known. These adorable mammals from the family Vivvirid are also called “bearcats” (although they are not cats) and hail from Southeast Asia. Among those familiar with the species, they are known for their notably recognizable scent: buttered popcorn. … Continue reading "Why do binturongs smell like popcorn?"

Get set to run for reticulated giraffes on April 22 ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 – Ready, set, run! Registration is open now for the third-annual Run Like Wild 5K at Zoo Atlanta, scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023. The run will take place in and through the Zoo and Grant Park, making Run Like … Continue reading "REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR THE THIRD-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD 5K"