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A genome of one of the world’s most endangered lizard species was the first ever assembled. A new look at the mechanics of an elephant’s trunk garnered international interest. A habitat distribution map of a believed-extinct toad was the first accurate study of its kind ever published. These were just three of the research studies … Continue reading "2022 Research Accomplishments"

A celebration of love is wild on February 14 ATLANTA – January 13, 2023 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the only venue in the city where an elephant may stroll by as you toast your special someone. Reservations are now available for the Wild at Heart Valentine’s Day Dinner, set for February 14, 2022, from 6:30 … Continue reading "Zoo News RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WILD AT HEART VALENTINE’S DINNER"

A celebration of love is wild on February 14 ATLANTA – January 13, 2023 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the only venue in the city where an elephant may stroll by as you toast your special someone. Reservations are now available for the Wild at Heart Valentine’s Day Dinner, set for February 14, 2022, from … Continue reading "RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR WILD AT HEART VALENTINE’S DINNER"

Hi everybody! As we have just entered into the new year, I have come to realize that we are that much closer to my one-year here at Zoo Atlanta! Before this, I was in Orlando, and while it is only a few hundred miles away, it is a pretty big difference, and in such a short … Continue reading "New year, new career experiences"

Each giant panda here has a different personality and quirks that make them unique from the others. However, there is one thing that I’ve learned during my first few months with the pandas; no one likes wet paws. It is very silly to watch them actively avoid puddles in the outdoor habitats or within the … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, January 9"

Did you know that 25 cents of every Zoo Atlanta general admission ticket benefits programs for wildlife? Check out an update from Vulpro, one of our Quarters for Conservation projects below! #OnlyZooATL #ChangeTheWorld “The five individuals, the four Hooded Vultures and the one Lappet-faced Vulture have settled in well at VulPro. Before the breeding season … Continue reading "VulPro Update"

Chinese Lantern Festival closes for the season after January 15 WHAT: The coming nights are Atlanta’s last chances to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Chinese Lantern Festival – and to kick off the new year with eye-opening inspirations for saving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season on January 15, 2023. … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

Chinese Lantern Festival closes for the season after January 15 WHAT: The coming nights are Atlanta’s last chances to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Chinese Lantern Festival – and to kick off the new year with eye-opening inspirations for saving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season on January 15, … Continue reading "Last chance to experience IllumiNights at the Zoo"

It’s a word you probably encounter every time you visit the Zoo or read something we post online, but what does it mean? There’s not really an official definition, but I like to think of conservation as anything that helps wildlife or the environment. This includes individual action, environmental laws, non-governmental programs for wildlife, sustainability … Continue reading "What is conservation?"

As the new year begins, it’s a good time to start thinking about the ways we can help the world around us. A great place to start is right in your backyard. I’m Bird Keeper Abbi, and I’m here to tell you about some simple ways to help our native animals, especially birds! Reduce window … Continue reading "New year, new ways to support backyard birds"