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If you have been keeping up with Zoo Atlanta’s social media, or have had the pleasure of visiting us recently, you likely have seen that the Bird Department has experienced the baby boom typical of breeding season. Well, we are going to give you some insider information about one of the more useful tools in … Continue reading "A useful tool in a Bird Keeper’s arsenal: the dummy egg"

In a year of warthog news on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Ua, a 13-month-old female common warthog. Ua (pronounced Oooh-ah) arrived at the Zoo on June 24, 2026, from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) recommended Ua’s move … Continue reading "A new friend for Anakin: Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ua the warthog"

In a year of warthog news on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Ua, a 13-month-old female common warthog. Ua (pronounced Oooh-ah) arrived at the Zoo on June 24, 2026, from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) recommended Ua’s move … Continue reading "A new friend for Anakin: Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ua the warthog"

These are the matches where the FANS decide! Will your favorite animals take home the Cup? These match-ups will keep you on the edge of your seat! Starting June 15 and continuing until the announcement of the Champion in mid-July, join us on Mondays and Thursdays on Zoo Atlanta Facebook and Instagram to view the latest match-up. Vote for the winner of each match here. And don’t take your time about it, soccer fans – you’ll only have two days to vote on each match. Who’s got the skills to make it to the next round? You decide! Vote Now

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

When we think of animals who touch our imaginations, here on the Herpetology Team, our Gaboon viper, who passed away on June 22, comes immediately to mind. While our team here at the Zoo knew her well, what was always surprising was how often visitors asked specifically about her. This great ambassador for her species … Continue reading "A beauty who touched our imaginations"

In May, I had the incredible privilege of tagging along to help release eastern indigo snakes into their native longleaf pine habitat in Alabama, traveling with our Curator of Herpetology, Robert Hill. This exciting day is just one small part of a long-term reintroduction effort to restore a species that disappeared from the region decades … Continue reading "Eastern indigo snake release day"

Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success of their species. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Paprika, a 4-year-old female red panda. Paprika arrived at the Zoo on June 15, 2026, from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Paprika’s move … Continue reading "Red pandas on the move"

Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success of their species. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Paprika, a 4-year-old female red panda. Paprika arrived at the Zoo on June 15, 2026, from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Paprika’s move … Continue reading "Red pandas on the move"