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Journal Excerpts Recovered from an Ambassador Animal Keeper at Zoo Atlanta 6:30 a.m. – Death has not taken me in my sleep, so from my bed I must go yet again. 6:45 a.m. – My third cup of coffee has improved my demeanor greatly and I no longer have the desire to perish. 7 a.m. … Continue reading "A Day in Life of a Keeper"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome the birth of a southern three-banded armadillo pup – the first of its species ever born at the Zoo. Born to first-time parents Persephone and Finnegan on March 20, 2026, the pup, who is now about the size of a baseball, was around the size of a clementine fruit … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes first-ever southern three-banded armadillo birth"

While we’re likely done with truly cool weather here in Atlanta for a season or two, we didn’t want to miss sharing what we’ve learned in recent months about the ways the non-human primates at the Zoo adapt socially during cool temperatures. Read on to learn more! As Atlanta’s temperatures dip, primates at the Zoo … Continue reading "Staying warm together"

If you’re ever here at Zoo Atlanta, there might be a chance that you may hear one of the tigers calling out. This calling is a natural way tigers have of communicating with each other in order to find a mate and or to let others know who is around. With that being said, throughout … Continue reading "Listening in on tiger calls"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to announce that a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation was initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The future Atlanta pandas are male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang. Both were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China. “Zoo … Continue reading "Two new giant pandas are expected to arrive at Zoo Atlanta"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Boon, an 8-year-old female clouded leopard, to the animal population. Boon arrived in Atlanta on April 14, 2026, from the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Despite the species name, clouded leopards are not true leopards; … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Boon the clouded leopard"

My name is Alexis,  and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. There have been so many unexpected joys and surprises that come with working with primates, each day challenging and rewarding in turn. In fact, I’ve found that there are an infinite number of things that make being an … Continue reading "Keeping up with the orangutans"

Zoo Atlanta is honored to host Andro Vos, CEO and Founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy based in South Africa, as the featured speaker of the 2026 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture. Mr. Vos will present Wildlife Forensic Academy: A Call to Action on Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Michael … Continue reading "Wildlife Forensic Academy – A Call to Action"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most inspiring evening of the year One of the Southeast’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and a celebrated silent auction are signatures of Zoo Atlanta’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST RETURNS WITH “GALA IN THE GROVE”"

No two Zoo visits start the same way. Once through the front gate, you might make a beeline for the flamingos—drawn in by their lively chatter and brilliant pink feathers. Or maybe it’s been a long car ride, and the restrooms are your top priority. Perhaps you’re the planner, pausing to study the map and … Continue reading "How does the Education Department teach conservation?"