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Hi everyone! My name’s Shae, and I’m lucky enough to intern here at Zoo Atlanta with the World of Wild Theater. We work with the birds in the Ambassador Animals program and present the free-flight bird presentation, “Come Fly with Me!” Just watching the theater presentation is spectacular – birds swoop over guests’ heads seemingly … Continue reading "Training with a new Major Mitchell’s cockatoo"

As animal care professionals, we spend countless hours making sure the animals live the best life possible and form close bonds with each of them, but loss is inevitably part of our job and is arguably the toughest part of the job. You may have heard that recently we said goodbye to a member of … Continue reading "Caring for Bakairi"

As construction continues on their new habitat in the new Grand New View African savanna, the elephants Kelly and Tara are both keeping themselves busy with mud-throwing and dust baths, and we’re looking forward to those hot summer days when they’ll lie down and roll in the wallows to thoroughly saturate themselves. Keeping the appropriate … Continue reading "Checking in with Kelly, Tara and the meerkats"

Only days remain for tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival, Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked with tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music around the Zoo; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and complimentary rides … Continue reading "Time is Running Out for Tickets to Sippin’ Safari Presented by PNC Bank"

This past June, I got to spend two weeks doing something I have dreamed about my whole life: participating in field conservation work abroad by volunteering at VulPro, an African vulture conservation organization located in Hartbeesport, South Africa. I was provided with this opportunity via Zoo Atlanta’s Jennifer Mickelberg Field Conservation Grant. While I was … Continue reading "International Vulture Awareness Day and my work with VulPro"

Have you ever wondered what happens when different kinds of animals must learn how to live together? In our mixed-species African Savanna habitat, there are giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. But these animals didn’t become a happy group overnight. They had to take their time, get to know one another, and learn to respect each other’s space. Back in January, … Continue reading "Olive the ostrich and the zebra adventure"

International Tiger Day is July 29, and I can’t think of a better day to share with all of you how incredible tigers are and how we can all come together to help wild tigers. I remember when I first started here at Zoo Atlanta and being able to work closely with the Carnivore Team … Continue reading "How I fell in love with tigers and their conservation"

Plans change, the weather doesn’t always cooperate, and life happens. With the launch of Zoo Atlanta’s all-new Any Day Ticket, guests can take advantage of the ultimate in visit flexibility – purchase today and visit any day. Now available on zooatlanta.org, the Any Day Ticket, which remains valid through February 28, 2027, takes the guesswork … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta launches the Any Day Ticket"

In a year of warthog news on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Ua, a 13-month-old female common warthog. Ua (pronounced Oooh-ah) arrived at the Zoo on June 24, 2026, from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) recommended Ua’s move … Continue reading "A new friend for Anakin: Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ua the warthog"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"