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Welcome back for another look into the conservation work that Zoo Atlanta supports around the world.  My name is Emmy Gibson, and I work as the Youth and Family Programs Supervisor in the Education Department at Zoo Atlanta. If you’ve ever spent the night at the Zoo with your family, school, or Scout group, you … Continue reading "My journey to South Africa and Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project"

At Zoo Atlanta, every day brings a new adventure—but some take a bit more perseverance and paperwork than others.  It all started when my boss popped into my office and said, “I really need your help with something.” That’s not unusual in my role, but then came the real ask: “I need help getting the … Continue reading "From office surprise to cross-border challenge: The journey of our new Vet Team ambulance"

Casual, inspirational evening is the second of three adults-only events in Zoo Atlanta’s summer series  WHAT: Zoo Atlanta’s summer series, Savanna Nights, returns on Fri., Jul. 18, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featured activities will include improv shows from Dad’s Garage at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.   Guests will enjoy after-hours wildlife viewing; music … Continue reading "SAVANNA NIGHTS WILL FEATURE IMPROV SHOWS FROM DAD’S GARAGE ON JULY 18"

Casual, inspirational evening is the second of three adults-only events in Zoo Atlanta’s summer series  WHAT: Zoo Atlanta’s summer series, Savanna Nights, returns on Fri., Jul. 18, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featured activities will include improv shows from Dad’s Garage at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.   Guests will enjoy after-hours wildlife viewing; … Continue reading "SAVANNA NIGHTS WILL FEATURE IMPROV SHOWS FROM DAD’S GARAGE ON JULY 18"

Mojave came to the Zoo as part of a group of sidewinders that participated in research in which their movements were studied.

ATLANTA – May 1, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Veronica Jacobs, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Jacobs will serve as a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team and will lead the Zoo’s Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology Teams while providing guidance and support to other departments across the organization.   Jacobs … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES VERONICA JACOBS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER"

An “aunt.” A dad. A positive reinforcement training virtuoso. A survivor of a real-life conservation crisis.   This past week, we said goodbye to two of the older members of our Monkeys of Makokou complex in The Ford African Rain Forest. They were different species, with different circumstances and seemingly unrelated lives. But a closer look … Continue reading "Two monkey “tails” at Zoo Atlanta: Celebrating Kinshasa and JJ"

Less than two weeks remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power – and to kick off the new year with eye-popping inspirations for preserving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season after January 19, 2025. IllumiNights is made possible with support from Luminary Sponsor … Continue reading "IllumiNights closes for the season after January 19"

Less than two weeks remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power – and to kick off the new year with eye-popping inspirations for preserving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season after January 19, 2025. IllumiNights is made possible with support from Luminary Sponsor … Continue reading "IllumiNights closes for the season after January 19"

How does our team maintain the highest level of care for older individuals? At almost 27 years old, Lun Lun and Yang Yang are both considered older for giant pandas. They are both in good health, but as part of our efforts to ensure their comfort and well-being, we have made adjustments to their spaces over time to accommodate for their … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 29"