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Picture your favorite mammal for me. Some of you might be picturing your dog or cat at home, while some of you may be picturing your favorite zoo mammal, like an elephant, tiger, or panda. Were some of you picturing a human? Hey, we are mammals after all! Next, I want you to think about … Continue reading "The awesome opossum"

Things have been busy at the Zoo recently with planning for a new aviary. The Zoo recently received a donation to build this aviary, and if you have been here recently you will have noticed that construction is now underway to get it built. We are extremely grateful for the generous donation that made this … Continue reading "Coming soon: the new Grigsby Aviary"

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Introducing an all-new virtual happy hour featuring some of the most interesting professionals at Zoo Atlanta! Wild on the Rocks is back in a new Zoom format, with monthly programs featuring exclusive make-at-home cocktail recipes. Each month, Zoo experts will present adventures, escapades, and lessons learned in the wild world of wildlife, sharing a themed … Continue reading "WILD ON THE ROCKS RETURNS VIRTUALLY"

Introducing an all-new virtual happy hour featuring some of the most interesting professionals at Zoo Atlanta! Wild on the Rocks is back in a new Zoom format, with monthly programs featuring exclusive make-at-home cocktail recipes. Each month, Zoo experts will present adventures, escapades, and lessons learned in the wild world of wildlife, sharing a themed … Continue reading "WILD ON THE ROCKS RETURNS VIRTUALLY"

Hey guys! Nadia here from the Hoofstock Team. While you’re browsing through Zoo Atlanta’s social media, I’m going to tell you about a whole new meaning of browse – giraffe style! Giraffes spend about 75% of their day eating (same, am I right?). Giraffes are known as mega browsers, meaning that they eat leaves, buds … Continue reading "Browsing with the giraffes"

Hey everyone! I’m McKenzie, and I work with our Ambassador Animal population. Even though I primarily spend my time with birds at the World of Wild Theater, I also get to work with our ambassador rats daily. I have always loved rats (probably why I’m known as the Mother of Rats around here), but then … Continue reading "Oh, rats!"

Hello everyone, it’s Gorilla Care Team member Allie again, and I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Today, we are going to be looking at gorilla teeth and what exactly they use those big chompers for. Get ready to sink your teeth into some gorilla facts! Gorillas have 32 teeth, just like humans! … Continue reading "What big teeth you have!"

On the heels of the completion of the most transformative project in Zoo Atlanta history, both the Zambezi Elephant Center and the renovation of Savanna Hall have officially earned LEED Gold certification. Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program recognizes buildings across the world for … Continue reading "Savanna Hall awarded LEED gold"

On the heels of the completion of the most transformative project in Zoo Atlanta history, both the Zambezi Elephant Center and the renovation of Savanna Hall have officially earned LEED Gold certification. Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program recognizes buildings across the world for … Continue reading "Savanna Hall awarded LEED Gold"