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Discover ways to turn healthy habits into healthy habitats on Saturday, May 17  WHAT: Learn about the simple everyday actions everyone can take to protect endangered species near and far as Zoo Atlanta observes Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025.    Guests will enjoy games, activities, challenges, and stations focused on the many … Continue reading "ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Guests with proof of program participation may receive daytime general admission at $6 plus … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Guests with proof of program participation may receive daytime general admission at $6 plus … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS"

Go behind the scenes to tour the state-of-the-art new Rollins Animal Health Center!

Welcome back to another Conservation Blog! This year, we’re sharing the stories of team members going beyond Zoo grounds to support conservation efforts around the world. Sometimes that means hiking through forests to track tamarins, wading into marshes to release terrapins, or trekking across the desert to study sidewinders. Other times, it means meeting to … Continue reading "Advocacy in action"

Pollen … I mean, spring is in the air! The temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming, the air is a cloudy haze of yellow, and the birds seem to be singing and dancing with joy. Springtime at Zoo Atlanta is a pretty special time of year, as it means the cold months are finally … Continue reading "The dances of spring"

Hey, my name’s Erin, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. Today I’m going to tell you about a wonderful organization that Zoo Atlanta helps support! The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is a leading organization in orangutan conservation. BOSF operates one of the largest orangutan conservation facilities globally: … Continue reading "Saving orangutans with Zoo Atlanta’s (and your!) support"

ATLANTA – May 1, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Veronica Jacobs, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Jacobs will serve as a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team and will lead the Zoo’s Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology Teams while providing guidance and support to other departments across the organization.   Jacobs … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES VERONICA JACOBS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER"

Recently, Zoo Atlanta undertook a research project in collaboration with colleagues to understand how sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) react to scents. This research was one of the recommended projects from the Research Prospectus: Priority topics for ex situ sun bear conservation research published by the Ouwehands Zoo, IUCN, SSC, the Bear Specialist Group, and Free … Continue reading "Scent reaction in sun bears"

Moms enjoy free admission, and families enjoy themed activities on Sunday, May 11   WHAT: Celebrate human and non-human mothers everywhere with admission discounts and special activities on Mother’s Day at Zoo Atlanta. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, mothers enjoy free admission with purchase of any regularly priced ticket.   Zoo Atlanta Members, who already enjoy free daytime … Continue reading "SPEND MOTHER’S DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"