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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"

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 … Continue reading "SPEND MOTHER’S DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Zoo Atlanta’s herd of four African elephants continues to bond. Our newest addition, 16-year-old bull African elephant, Titan, has integrated wonderfully into our herd. Titan is with the other elephants 24 hours a day. He has connected closely with Msholo, the Zoo’s 36-year-old bull African elephant. Bull (male) elephants are highly intelligent, complex, and social animals, often choosing the company of … Continue reading "Special connections within the elephant herd"

For the third consecutive year, the Zoo Atlanta Green Team led Zoo Atlanta’s involvement in Sweep the Hooch—an annual cleanup event dedicated to removing litter and debris from the Chattahoochee River watershed and tributaries. This year marked a special achievement for the Green Team, with our largest group to date: 20 participants, including team members, … Continue reading "The largest sweep the hooch crew yet!"

Experience a wild college night at “U” at the Zoo .

Hi everyone! My name is Molly, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. While we have many amazing animals in our Scaly Slimy Spectacular building, I am going to talk about one of our most iconic animals … the cobra! Zoo Atlanta has had many different species of cobras over the years; … Continue reading "The captivating Cape cobra"

New arrival is an important ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest big cat species  ATLANTA – April 17, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Buttercup, a 2-year-old female Sumatran tiger, to the animal population. Buttercup arrived late in the evening of April 16, 2025, from Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon.   The Association of Zoos and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BUTTERCUP THE SUMATRAN TIGER"