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Ask any child what sound a frog makes, and you’ll get an adorable, enthusiastic croaked “Ribbit” probably matched with a hopping motion. Your kid pretty much got it right, except for the annoying reality that in nature there always are loads of exceptions. And frogs, like fish and insects, really have explored exceptional boundaries of … Continue reading "Exactly how many ears do frogs have?"

Amphibians, reptiles, and birds! Oh my! Earlier this year, Zoo Atlanta created their first Herpetology/Bird Department Swing Keeper role, and I was lucky enough to land the position. Being a Swing Keeper means that you “swing” between departments so that both areas get the little extra bit of help they need during the week. Now … Continue reading "“Swinging” from feathers to scales"

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Two-day cultural heritage festival will feature live music, dance, and more from countries and continents around the world WHAT: Travel the globe with the return of Wild World Weekend, the signature two-day cultural heritage festival at Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30, 2023. The event will highlight the dynamic cultures of … Continue reading "TRAVEL THE GLOBE AT WILD WORLD WEEKEND"

Two-day cultural heritage festival will feature live music, dance, and more from countries and continents around the world WHAT: Travel the globe with the return of Wild World Weekend, the signature two-day cultural heritage festival at Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30, 2023. The event will highlight the dynamic cultures of … Continue reading "TRAVEL THE GLOBE AT WILD WORLD WEEKEND"

Our most recent Conservation Blog introduced some of our amazing reptile-centric conservation partnerships (if you missed it, check it out here), including one of our most collaborative partnerships- the eastern indigo snake reintroduction project with the Orianne Society, Auburn University, and Central Florida Zoo.  We get it, snakes give some folks the creepy crawlies (or creepy … Continue reading "Rounding Down Rattlesnake Roundups"

The Chilean flamingo, scientifically known as Phoenicopterus chilensis, is one of the six flamingo species found worldwide. With its distinctive pink feathers, long neck, and slender legs, it is an unmistakable bird that commands attention. Endemic to South America, these flamingos inhabit various locations across Chile, including the high-altitude Andean lakes, salt pans, and lagoons. During … Continue reading "Flamingo nesting season: A marvel of nature"

Donate new or gently used children’s books at the Zoo from July 22 through July 29 ATLANTA – July 18, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta will host a weeklong Book Drive to provide free-of-cost books to children in need through partnership with Literacy Nonprofit Hindi’s Libraries. Books will be collected from Saturday, July 22 through Saturday, July … Continue reading "BOOK DRIVE FOR HINDI’S LIBRARIES"

Donate new or gently used children’s books at the Zoo from July 22 through July 29 ATLANTA – July 18, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta will host a weeklong Book Drive to provide free-of-cost books to children in need through partnership with Literacy Nonprofit Hindi’s Libraries. Books will be collected from Saturday, July 22 through Saturday, … Continue reading "Book Drive for Hindi’s Libraries"

Second installment of after-hours summer series takes flight July 21 WHAT:                   Limited time remains to get tickets to the second installment of Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s after-hours summer series, coming up on Friday, July 21, with Superhero Night.    Guests will start the event with a complimentary themed welcome cocktail, the Super Sloth, a … Continue reading "GET TICKETS TO SAVANNA NIGHTS: SUPERHERO NIGHT"