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This is a night of fun just for teachers to enjoy the Zoo after hours!

Watch your favorite Zoo animals investigate the most colorful treats of the year, sniff out their favorite scents, and solve challenging puzzles.

Join us to celebrate species diversity and learn how you can make choices at home that help wildlife around the world! 

Members Only Night returns in the summer! Free and exclusive to Zoo Atlanta Members.

Members Only Night returns in the spring! Free and exclusive to Zoo Atlanta Members.

Joining us for Spring Break? We look forward to seeing you! Before you visit, check out these tips for a convenient experience.

Created by Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Seafood Watch® program engages and empowers consumers and businesses to purchase seafood that is fished or farmed in ways that minimize environmental impact.  Seafood Watch® ranks seafood and sushi on a scale of sustainability: “Best Choices” (green); “Good Alternatives” (yellow); and  “Avoid” (red). What’s the issue? Overfishing—Some species are … Continue reading "Seafood Watch®"

What is palm oil? Palm oil comes from the fruit of the African oil palm tree and is grown all over the world in warm and temperate climates. Over half of our household products contain this commonplace oil, which is found in snack foods, shampoo, cosmetics, toothpaste, pet food, candy and even milk.  What’s the … Continue reading "Palm Oil"

Zoo Atlanta and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund are working together with ECO-CELL to recycle cell phones, help the environment, and raise money for gorilla conservation.

How does being green help save species? Recycling, reducing consumption, and making sustainable shopping decisions decreases the need for mining, fracking, logging, and quarrying, protecting precious habitats and the animals and plants that live there. Going green also decreases energy consumption, which greatly reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Taking simple steps … Continue reading "Reduce your carbon footprint"