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Leadership Raymond B. King President & Chief Executive Officer Veronica Jacobs Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Smith Chief Operating Officer Zoe Nieminen Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer Cary S. Burgess Senior Vice President, DEI, Government & Community Affairs Gina Ferrie, PhD Vice President, Collections and Conservation Wednesdá L. Furman Vice President, Human Resources Eric Hall Vice President, Facilities & Construction Tomson Karivelil Vice President, Information Technology Sam Rivera, DVM Vice President, Animal Health Shawn Whitman Vice President, Membership & Guest Experience Staci Wiech Vice President, Education   Board of Directors Bill Cary Chief Investment Officer Georgia Division of Investment Services Beth ... Continue reading Leadership & Board

Zoo Atlanta’s elephants have become acclimated to the Georgia weather. Their bodies naturally adjust to the change in seasons. As discussed in previous elephant blogs, it can be difficult for elephants to release heat. While this makes cooling opportunities like bathing and wallowing critical to their well-being in the warmer months, this characteristic is quite … Continue reading "Thursday, November 10"

We’ve come a long way since opening our doors way back in 1889! Zoo Atlanta has changed dramatically since the earliest days of our Victorian origins, from the fascinating series of events that led to Atlanta’s first zoo, to the legendary Willie B., to the history of our giant panda program. We thank you for being part of the journey — our story is still being told!

This past Saturday, November 5, Zoo Atlanta celebrated World Lemur Day. We had a great day full of activities and information. We had a table with coloring books kids could color and also take home to learn about lemurs. We had a poster puzzle in the shape of Madagascar with lemur facts and showed how … Continue reading "Tuesday, November 8"

Overview Zoo Atlanta is concerned about the protection of the privacy of its website visitors, Members and donors. We respect your privacy and your choice not to have your personal information shared with others. Your use of our website indicates your acceptance of this privacy policy. Website Information Zoo Atlanta only collects personally identifying information … Continue reading "Privacy Policy"

Zoo Atlanta offers a very active, exciting and progressive work environment. Our 40-acre facility, with more than 1,000 animals representing 200+ animal species, is one of Atlanta’s most visited destinations. If you have the desire to aid visitors in fulfilling an enjoyable experience, apply today. Working at Zoo Atlanta is a rewarding opportunity for staff … Continue reading "Careers"