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Can you build a relationship with an animal? Your dog at home? Your goldfish? A snake? A weasel? What about a salamander, or a tortoise? I think most people would argue that they have a relationship with their dogs and cats. A lot of pet owners feel a deep emotional connection with their animals who … Continue reading "Building relationships: a foundation of animal care"

Discover ways to turn healthy habits into healthy habitats on Saturday, May 17  WHAT: Learn about the simple everyday actions everyone can take to protect endangered species near and far as Zoo Atlanta observes Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025.    Guests will enjoy games, activities, challenges, and stations focused on the many ways our … Continue reading "ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Discover ways to turn healthy habits into healthy habitats on Saturday, May 17  WHAT: Learn about the simple everyday actions everyone can take to protect endangered species near and far as Zoo Atlanta observes Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025.    Guests will enjoy games, activities, challenges, and stations focused on the many … Continue reading "ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Guests with proof of program participation may receive daytime general admission at $6 plus … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Guests with proof of program participation may receive daytime general admission at $6 plus … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS"

Go behind the scenes to tour the state-of-the-art new Rollins Animal Health Center!

Welcome back to another Conservation Blog! This year, we’re sharing the stories of team members going beyond Zoo grounds to support conservation efforts around the world. Sometimes that means hiking through forests to track tamarins, wading into marshes to release terrapins, or trekking across the desert to study sidewinders. Other times, it means meeting to … Continue reading "Advocacy in action"

Pollen … I mean, spring is in the air! The temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming, the air is a cloudy haze of yellow, and the birds seem to be singing and dancing with joy. Springtime at Zoo Atlanta is a pretty special time of year, as it means the cold months are finally … Continue reading "The dances of spring"

Hey, my name’s Erin, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. Today I’m going to tell you about a wonderful organization that Zoo Atlanta helps support! The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is a leading organization in orangutan conservation. BOSF operates one of the largest orangutan conservation facilities globally: … Continue reading "Saving orangutans with Zoo Atlanta’s (and your!) support"

ATLANTA – May 1, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Veronica Jacobs, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Jacobs will serve as a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team and will lead the Zoo’s Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology Teams while providing guidance and support to other departments across the organization.   Jacobs … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES VERONICA JACOBS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER"