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Zoo Atlanta’s Wild Encounters bring you up close and personal with animals from around the world while offering the opportunity to connect with the Zoo’s Animal Care and Education Teams. Experiences like these can be life-changing, and a quick internet search reveals countless ways to interact with animals. But how do you know which ones … Continue reading "What to consider when choosing experiences with animals: conservation, choice, and much more"

I’m Alexis, a member of the Elephant Care Team here in the Mammal Department. My journey with Zoo Atlanta started before I can even remember it. According to my mom, it was my very first outing as a baby. Like so many Atlanta children, I grew up wandering these pathways, marveling at animals from around the … Continue reading "A Juneteenth reflection on my childhood dreams"

Imagine if I told you that I was studying a species of fish that lived only in the Okefenokee Swamp and in the Everglades. That would be an interesting geographic distribution, and the field of Biogeography is all about studying the hows and whys of the distribution of species. So, let’s think about the biogeography … Continue reading "Biogeography and distribution of species"

All eyes are on the World Cup in Atlanta, but the matches of Zoo Cup 2026 are the games to watch. Beginning on Monday, June 15, 2026, 16 Zoo Atlanta animal species will match up to test their skills with soccer balls until only one Champion remains – and fans near and far get to … Continue reading "Zoo Cup 2026 – These are the matches to watch!"

All eyes are on the World Cup in Atlanta, but the matches of Zoo Cup 2026 are the games to watch. Beginning on Monday, June 15, 2026, 16 Zoo Atlanta animal species will match up to test their skills with soccer balls until only one Champion remains – and fans near and far get to … Continue reading "Zoo Cup 2026 – These are the matches to watch!"

All eyes are on the World Cup in Atlanta, but the matches of Zoo Cup 2026 are the games to watch. Beginning on Monday, June 15, 2026, 16 Zoo Atlanta animal species will match up to test their skills with soccer balls until only one Champion remains – and fans near and far get to … Continue reading "Zoo Cup 2026 – These are the matches to watch!"

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! Cast ... Continue reading Zoo Cup 2026

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As the world’s attention turns to Atlanta during the World Cup, Zoo Atlanta is the ideal destination for the inspirations of wildlife and family fun in a welcoming atmosphere in the home of hundreds of animals from around the globe. Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta (three miles or five kilometers) and the city’s major … Continue reading "Between the matches at Zoo Atlanta"