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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Each application was evaluated by the independent Accreditation Commission and determined to meet AZA’s standards for animal wellbeing, care, and management.   “Earning AZA accreditation demonstrates commitment to the global gold standard of animal care and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS"

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Each application was evaluated by the independent Accreditation Commission and determined to meet AZA’s standards for animal wellbeing, care, and management.   “Earning AZA accreditation demonstrates commitment to the global gold standard of animal care and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS"

Hi y’all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team! My wife recently became a 7th grade science teacher, teaching life science. All school year, I keep joking that nearly every major concept in biology can be illustrated through one animal – an elephant! From the tiniest molecules to entire ecosystems, elephants are walking case studies … Continue reading "The BEST biology example"

Get face to face with the tallest animals on the savanna and feed the giraffes at Twiga Terrace!

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the amazing world of bioinspired design   WHAT:  Learning, science, and discovery are themes of an activity-packed day at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as educators beyond the classroom.   Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 off … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATES LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND MORE ON MARCH 14"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the amazing world of bioinspired design   WHAT:  Learning, science, and discovery are themes of an activity-packed day at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as educators beyond the classroom.   Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATES LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND MORE ON MARCH 14"

Hi, I am Chandler Brown English, and I am currently the Primate Research Intern here at Zoo Atlanta. In this role, my time is split evenly between Zoo Atlanta and one of the Zoo’s Signature Conservation Partners, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This is an approximate “Week in the Life” of a Primate Research Intern.      I spend my Mondays in the Fossey Fund offices, where I kick off my week with an 8 a.m. video call … Continue reading "A week in the life of a Primate Research Intern  "...

Zoo Atlanta Location and Map | Zoo Atlanta Parking | Bus Parking | Alternative Transportation Zoo Atlanta Location and Map Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta GA 30315, near downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, in close proximity to other Atlanta landmarks like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park … Continue reading "Getting Here"

Are there really monsters in the desert… or just another adorable, misunderstood lizard? This talk is a habitat 28 in Scaly Slimy Spectacular, midway through the gallery.

Each storybook reading is followed by a tactile experience such as touching animal artifacts, exploring a themed sensory bin...