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The new members join the Zoo in a transformative era for the organization. The Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomes five new business and civic leaders with terms beginning in January 2019. New members are Shan Cooper, Executive Director, Atlanta Committee for Progress; Mike Dickerson, CEO, ClickDimensions; Lisa Laube, Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising … Continue reading "Board of Directors welcomes new Atlanta leaders"

The new members join the Zoo in a transformative era for the organization. The Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomes five new business and civic leaders with terms beginning in January 2019. New members are Shan Cooper, Executive Director, Atlanta Committee for Progress; Mike Dickerson, CEO, ClickDimensions; Lisa Laube, Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising … Continue reading "Board of Directors welcomes new Atlanta leaders"

Looking to continue your New Year’s resolutions of reducing your carbon footprint? This month is the perfect place to continue or start! February brings one of the largest consumer holidays of the year, Valentine’s Day. Americans spent $19.6 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2018, with the average American spending about $163 on the day. That’s … Continue reading "Make your Valentine’s Day sustainable"

Baobab, or “Bob” as he’s called at the theater, is a little bit of a goof.

Name: Malini Desai Position Title: Volunteen Education: Galloway School (High School), Looking at Duke, UGA, Colorado State, and Rice for college Hometown: Atlanta Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 3 years Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. Right now, I am working on a lot of things: college applications, … Continue reading "Career Corner: Volunteen with Malini"

The 20-foot tree in Flamingo Plaza and festive décor around Zoo Atlanta are signs that the holiday break is here, but the arrival of winter also brings opportunities to appreciate the adaptations and behaviors of many of the Zoo’s most visible winter-weather animals. Chilean flamingo chicks: The nine Chilean flamingo chicks hatched in late summer … Continue reading "Winter’s a time to shine for cold-weather animals"

Name: Hal O’Kelley Position Title: Horticulture Manager Education: Studied Horticulture at UGA Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 15 years Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I am the Horticulture Manager and oversee all aspects of the Zoo landscape. As a team, we maintain habitat … Continue reading "Career Corner: Horticulture with Hal"

Have you ever wondered how we take care of 220 species on 40 acres just minutes from downtown Atlanta? We’d like to share just a few insights into the ways our talented teammates make a difference every day. 1. It takes a village to care for more than 1,000 animals. Our Zoo family includes three … Continue reading "Seven things you might not know about the Zoo"

Zoo Atlanta is a certified sensory inclusive destination. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an exclusive and seamless experience for all guests. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing … Continue reading "Sensory-processing Needs"

Take an exciting first look with us! New computer-generated concepts of Savanna Hall, under construction now with the ongoing revitalization of the former Cyclorama building, give us an inspiring glimpse into the many possibilities of what will soon be Atlanta’s newest special events destination. Savanna Hall, which will be open for events in spring 2020, … Continue reading "A sneak-peek at Savanna Hall"