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ATLANTA – June 19, 2023 – Cocoa, a 30-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, became a dad again on Father’s Day with the birth of an infant to female Nutella on June 18, 2023. The infant is the first for 6-year-old Nutella. The gestation period for sloths is unusually long for the animal kingdom at … Continue reading "FATHER’S DAY SURPRISE! SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

ATLANTA – June 19, 2023 – Cocoa, a 30-year-old Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, became a dad again on Father’s Day with the birth of an infant to female Nutella on June 18, 2023. The infant is the first for 6-year-old Nutella. The gestation period for sloths is unusually long for the animal kingdom … Continue reading "FATHER’S DAY SURPRISE! SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from independent local makers at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 17, 2023.   Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor marketplace will feature a curated variety of jewelry, ceramics, accessories, body products, apparel, wall art, gifts and more from more than 20 vendors from Atlanta’s … Continue reading "SHOP LOCALLY MADE GOODS AT THE ART GONE WILD MARKET"

WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from independent local makers at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 17, 2023.   Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor marketplace will feature a curated variety of jewelry, ceramics, accessories, body products, apparel, wall art, gifts and more from more than 20 vendors from … Continue reading "SHOP LOCALLY MADE GOODS AT THE ART GONE WILD MARKET"

In our last Animal Science Blog, we examined how observations can provide useful insight into animal behavior. Watching animals and recording what they are doing is a great first step in determining their welfare. However, these indicators allow us to get just one snapshot of the bigger picture. Other parts of the same picture are … Continue reading "Assessing the big picture in animal well-being"

Hey there, my name is AJ and I’m one of the members of the Hoofstock Care Team. Our team takes care of the giraffes, ostriches, bontebok, warthogs, and rhinos here at Zoo Atlanta, and today I wanted to talk to you all about one of the most important aspects of excellent animal care – positive … Continue reading "Training Tales"

pecial Gorilla Keeper Talks, interactive educational activities, and a chance to spot Willie B. III on June 18 ATLANTA – June 8, 2023 – In celebration of the legacy of the best-known member of its animal population, Zoo Atlanta will celebrate “Willie B. Day” on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Guests will enjoy special … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”"

Special Gorilla Keeper Talks, interactive educational activities, and a chance to spot Willie B. III on June 18 ATLANTA – June 8, 2023 – In celebration of the legacy of the best-known member of its animal population, Zoo Atlanta will celebrate “Willie B. Day” on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, 2023. EVENT DETAILS Guests … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”"

We’re pleased to be able to share a special “guest panda update” from Dr. Sam today about some recent eye treatments for Lun Lun. Read on to learn more: “We have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with giant pandas for almost 25 years. Over the years, we’ve learned a great … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, June 8"

What happens when you visit the Zoo? Maybe you get to see a type of animal you’ve never encountered before, or you might learn something new about a species you’ve seen many times. But did you know that you’re also making positive change for wildlife? That’s right! Each time you visit Zoo Atlanta, a portion … Continue reading "Making Change for Wildlife"