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Celebrating with Zoo Atlanta just got wild. Why not create memories in our beautiful, well-kept spaces filled with opportunities to create unique moments that last a lifetime. Your Zoo Atlanta party awaits amongst the intrigue of the African savanna, or perhaps the Ford Pavilion and Grand Patio is more your style with its seemingly blank canvas, suitable for any event theme. Regardless of your style, Zoo Atlanta has every kind of entertainment and cuisine for your Zoo Atlanta party. You can even book a memorable encounter with our magnificent animals, including elephants, giraffes, flamingos and more! Curate a celebration to ... Continue reading Parties

‘Tis the season to create holiday party magic at Zoo Atlanta. Come mix and mingle with us! Experience the wild up close this holiday season by hosting your Zoo holiday party with us. Whether it’s a gathering for your family, friends, or employees, we believe every celebration deserves a memorable backdrop. When you partner with Zoo Atlanta, you’ll be sure to garner lots of buzz around all the carefully constructed details. It’ll be the most festive and wild way to close out a successful year. Yule need to see it to believe it! Book a Zoo party with us and ... Continue reading Holiday Parties

As a pet owner like many of you out there, I have experienced the pain of having to say goodbye to beloved animal members of my family. That kind of heartbreak is never easy. Animal keepers certainly know that their Zoo charges are not pets, and I for one have absolutely no desire to bring … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, December 13"

Where: Zoo Atlanta and other partner institutions in AZA Begun in 2007, the Kori Bustard Ethotrak Project was developed to promote standardized behavioral monitoring of animals in multiple zoos, enabling data collection on large sample sizes. The project currently involves about 15 zoos in the U.S. now managing kori bustards. Keepers or other trained observers … Continue reading "Kori Bustard and Ethotrak Project"

Amphibian Discovery and Conservation in Latin America Around 40 new species of amphibians and reptiles have been discovered and named by Zoo Atlanta staff. (One of these, the leopard-bellied scrub toad, can be found in the Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience.) Zoo scientists have scoured remote regions of the world, finding species … Continue reading "Amphibians in Latin America"

Since 2007, Zoo Atlanta has supported a flamingo banding project in Bolivia. Bolivia is home to three species of wild flamingos: the Andean flamingo, the Puna flamingo and the Chilean flamingo, which is the species we have here at the Zoo. Most people think of flamingos as being very tropical, but these species are actually … Continue reading "Chilean Flamingo Banding Project"

Your vote can #changetheworld! How much will you and the Zoo do for wildlife this year? You decide each time you visit Zoo Atlanta! Introducing Quarters for Conservation, our permanent commitment to sending a portion of every Zoo ticket to field conservation programs for species in need. New in 2016: 25 cents from every general … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation"

The giant panda twins’ 100 Day Naming Celebration Monday, December 12, 2016 Be there when Cub A’s and Cub B’s names are revealed on their 100th day on December 12. Join us on the Grand Patio at Zoo Atlanta to be part of the big news! 9:30 a.m. – Entertainment – Wesley International School Choir … Continue reading "100 Day Naming Celebration"