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Nangka, the 5-month-old infant Sumatran orangutan who arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 8, has found a new chapter with a devoted mother. Noted Zoo Atlanta “supermom” Madu readily accepted Nangka shortly after his arrival, and the two continue to bond as she rears what is now her fifth adoptive infant.   The Association of Zoos … Continue reading "A HEARTWARMING UPDATE ON NANGKA THE SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN"

Hello everyone. My name is James, and I am one of the newest members of our Small Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I came to the Big A from a facility in North Florida where I worked with a large array of bird species, lemurs, small tamarins, and mammals. I am over the moon … Continue reading "Who are those mysterious orange monkeys?"

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on Saturdays and Sundays, October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2023, at Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading "BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS"

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on Saturdays and Sundays, October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2023, at Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading "BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS"

What is pseudopregnancy? If you’ve been following us for a while, you’re familiar with this phenomenon in adult female giant pandas. At 7 years old, Ya Lun and Xi Lun are both fully mature adult pandas, and as such, are starting to experience some of the seasonal hormonal changes that reproductive female giant pandas will … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, October 16"

16-year-old female will become the newest member of the herd in the Zoo’s rhino complex ATLANTA – October 13, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is very pleased to welcome Dakari, a 17-year old female southern white rhinoceros. Dakari arrived in Atlanta on October 13, 2023, from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Her move was recommended … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DAKARI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO"

16-year-old female will become the newest member of the herd in the Zoo’s rhino complex ATLANTA – October 13, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is very pleased to welcome Dakari, a 17-year old female southern white rhinoceros. Dakari arrived in Atlanta on October 13, 2023, from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Her move was recommended … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DAKARI THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO"

If there’s any species in the animal kingdom that knows about high-stakes home building, it’s taveta golden weavers. Taveta golden weavers are small, bright yellow birds found in eastern Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) that live in colonies and are well known for building very elaborate nests. The males, who are a brighter yellow with dark … Continue reading "Building the nest: taveta golden weavers"

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 16 ATLANTA – October 5, 2023 – One of Atlanta’s newest holiday light traditions returns with a stunning contemplation of the wonders of the natural world at IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now on sale for the experience, which opens on … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 16 ATLANTA – October 5, 2023 – One of Atlanta’s newest holiday light traditions returns with a stunning contemplation of the wonders of the natural world at IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now on sale for the experience, which opens … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"