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Choomba was a member of the founding group of gorillas who made up the origin of Zoo Atlanta’s gorilla program. Choomba and her peers arrived in the 1980s, at the time of the opening of the landmark Ford African Rain Forest. At the time of the arrival of these groups of gorillas, Willie B. was … Continue reading "Choomba"

A series of videos and activities for teachers, students and parents that explore concepts aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science.  

Abu was dominant and headstrong. He arrived at Zoo Atlanta in 2006. In 2010, he became the father of the first giraffe calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta, and sired a second offspring in 2011 before later becoming the dominant member of an all-male herd.

Mumbles is the first southern white rhinoceros ever to live at Zoo Atlanta. He moved here in May of 2020 thanks to a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) White Rhino Species Survival Plan® (SSP). His care team describes Mumbles as laid back and friendly. He will seek attention from the people … Continue reading "Mumbles"

Do you want to learn something wild? Zoo Atlanta offers hands-on, minds-on learning experiences for all ages.  Whether you come to the Zoo or the Zoo comes to you, you’re in for a wild adventure. See all programs      Download our School Program Guide (PDF)

Msholo is the only male elephant living at Zoo Atlanta and is easily identifiable as the largest of the three elephants.

Kelly is very social and active and enjoys spending time with and training with her keepers. She is socially dominant over Tara. Kelly is a lean and red elephant due to the Georgia clay. She is also the elephant missing the hair on the tip of her tail. Some of Kelly’s favorite activities are being … Continue reading "Kelly"

Tara is the Zoo’s more laid-back and easygoing elephant. She enjoys participating in voluntary training with her care team but is just as happy to spend time exploring her habitat on her own. Tara is a little shorter and rounder than the other elephant at Zoo Atlanta, Kelly. Tara is easy to distinguish from Kelly … Continue reading "Tara"

The ostrich is the largest living bird species on Earth and is related to cassowaries and rheas. Ostriches cannot fly and instead walk over the ground seeking all varieties of small animals and fruits to eat.

Giraffes are Earth’s tallest living mammals and specialize in browsing leaves and flowers from the tops of trees.