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After-hours summer cocktail series kicks off on Friday, June 21  WHAT: Time is running out to get tickets for the first of the season’s Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s after-hours summer cocktail series, kicking off on Friday, June 21, 2024, with Pride Night.     Guests will start the event with a complimentary themed welcome cocktail or … Continue reading "STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS: PRIDE NIGHT"

Hi everyone! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team once again! When it comes to training our three African elephants, safety, adaptability, and creativity are key. Recently, I have been working with Msholo, our male, to teach him to blow air out of his trunk on cue. This behavior will ultimately be useful in future … Continue reading "A harmonic training tool"

It’s no secret that giant pandas are picky eaters. Our Bamboo Team, who specializes in harvesting the pandas’ bamboo, cuts culms which pass all human-set requirements. Pandas, however, use their sense of smell, which is much more sensitive than a human’s, to determine if the bamboo is acceptable. You may observe the bears smelling the … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, June 10"

Happy Pride Month! As a wildlife conservation organization, we here at Zoo Atlanta are in constant awe of the natural world’s incredible diversity. Our Earth benefits immensely from the unique attributes not just of different species, but of each individual. It takes all types to form the complex webs that not only maintain ecosystems, but … Continue reading "Celebrating LGBTQIA+ conservationists"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother Bam on June 1, 2024. The infant is the second offspring for Bam and father JJ, who were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute … Continue reading "SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Dr. Gina Ferrie"

Have you ever wondered about giant panda intelligence? One of the greatest ways the Panda Care Team is able to see the depth of their intelligence is through positive reinforcement training. As panda care professionals, part of our jobs is to maintain careful observation of each of the pandas to monitor their health and physical … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, June 3"

Cricket Wireless recently celebrated 25 years of connecting its customers to high-quality, affordable wireless experiences. Similarly, Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the milestone of 25 years of giant pandas. The two Atlanta pillars are coming together to encourage metropolitan residents to step into their wild side with experiences to visit giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, … Continue reading "CRICKET AND ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATE MILESTONES WITH ALL EYES ON PANDAS"

When you think of reptiles, what do you normally think about? Many people think creepy or gross or even scary. Personally, I think they are adorable and fascinating. But people are just starting to explore their intelligence. Scientists have started researching the benefits of varied enrichment and training for reptiles. I am a member of … Continue reading "How do reptiles use enrichment?"