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Happy Women’s History Month! While I’m in awe of women every single day, I’m grateful for a designated month to reflect on the countless contributions women have made to move our world forward, often while having to juggle and overcome a litany of social pressures and limitations.   When thinking of quintessential conservation heroes, a lot … Continue reading "Who Run the (Natural) World: Girls"

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Make your picks now in Round 1 of public voting   WHAT: Herds of humans have already made their picks in a historic Sweet Sixteen Bracket to name the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Round 1 of public voting opened on March 20, 2024, with more than 2,200 votes already cast as of … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Make your picks now in Round 1 of public voting   WHAT: Herds of humans have already made their picks in a historic Sweet Sixteen Bracket to name the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Round 1 of public voting opened on March 20, 2024, with more than 2,200 votes already cast as … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hello, it’s McKenzie, Senior Keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and I’m here to tell you a bit about professional development in the animal world. You may wonder, “What does a business trip look like for someone who takes care of animals for a living?” Well, there are quite a few different options for us, … Continue reading "What does a business trip look like for us?"

Did you know the giant pandas have a variety of spaces to enjoy, not all of which you might be able to see? These include the dayrooms, the outdoor habitats, and the behind-the-scenes spaces. Each of these areas have special features that make them unique and enriching to the bears. One of the behind-the-scenes spaces … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, March 18"

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its popular signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program for summer 2024. The program will provide a week of Summer Safari Camp for 41 children … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN"

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its popular signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program for summer 2024. The program will provide a week of Summer Safari Camp for … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN"

  Unlimited FREE daytime admission all year long No reservations required for entry Discounted admission for accompanying guests Discounted admission to select, ticketed Zoo events  FREE admission to events like Boo at the Zoo and Wild World Weekend Discounted Animal Sponsorships Discounts on All-Rides Wristbands, Gorilla Trek, Treetop Trail and Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente, gift shop purchases, and select concessions Discounted Family Programs, Birthday Parties, and Safari Camp Discounted single-day and multi-use parking passes for the Grant Park Gateway parking facility, located at 759 Boulevard S.E., Atlanta GA 30312. Zoo Atlanta Memberships are tax-deductible to the fullest ... Continue reading Membership Deal

“You work where!?” It’s a common response to telling someone you work at a zoo. It’s often followed by another question – “So you take care of the animals?” Well, that depends on what you consider to be “taking care of the animals.” Surely, it’s preparing their food and maintaining their habitats. But what about … Continue reading "It Takes a Team"