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Hey everyone, my name is AJ, one of the members of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team. If you’ve been to the Zoo lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the incredibly curious and ever-growing rhino calf, Zuri! As of this blog, Zuri is nearly 8 months old and weighs in right around 800 pounds, a … Continue reading "What it takes to raise a rhino!"

Bring electronics to the Zoo with a two-week campaign and a single-day recycling event  ATLANTA – August 19, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is hosting opportunities for Members and guests to promote sustainability, de-clutter their lives, and contribute to conservation by recycling electronics.    Starting Monday, August 19 and continuing through Friday, August 30, 2024, visitors can bring … Continue reading "RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE"

Bring electronics to the Zoo with a two-week campaign and a single-day recycling event  ATLANTA – August 19, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is hosting opportunities for Members and guests to promote sustainability, de-clutter their lives, and contribute to conservation by recycling electronics.    Starting Monday, August 19 and continuing through Friday, August 30, 2024, visitors can … Continue reading "RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT ZOO ATLANTA TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE"

Full-bodied, fruity, zesty, bubbly, buttery – no matter the note that floats your boat, if you love wine and wildlife, Sippin’ Safari is the evening for you! If you’re searching for a wine festival near you, look no further than Zoo Atlanta’s Sippin’ Safari! Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar opens its doors again with the return of one of our favorite over-21 events! Wine enthusiasts are invited to explore tastings of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions. Whether you’re a fan of full-bodied reds or zesty whites, this unique Atlanta wine festival offers something for every palate. Enjoy live music, ... Continue reading Sippin’ Safari

Nutella, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to an infant on August 9, 2024. The newborn is the second offspring of Nutella, 7, and male Cocoa, 31.   The gestation period for sloths is unusually long for the animal kingdom at 11 to 12 months; however, pregnancies are not easily confirmed. Nutella’s firstborn, … Continue reading "SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Nutella, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to an infant on August 9, 2024. The newborn is the second offspring of Nutella, 7, and male Cocoa, 31.   The gestation period for sloths is unusually long for the animal kingdom at 11 to 12 months; however, pregnancies are not easily confirmed. Nutella’s firstborn, … Continue reading "SLOTH BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Save wildlife and wild places by recycling your old electronics AND save on admission!

Hi! It’s Dr. Eridia, Zoo Atlanta’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow. I am excited to update you on my research here at the Zoo. Currently, I am in the exciting process of designing a research study for our amazing primates. One concept I am currently exploring is giving Zoo animals more control of their environment. Animals in … Continue reading "Who turned out the lights? Orangutans!"

We’ve mentioned in recent updates that some of the female pandas have been going through pseudopregnancy, a normal phenomenon with female giant pandas wherein their bodies undergo hormonal changes that are similar to pregnancy, although none of our pandas are pregnant. (If you’re not caught up, please see our blog and social media updates from … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, August 8"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2024. On these two dates, residents of the City of Atlanta or Fulton County or employees of the City of Atlanta Government or Fulton County Government will enjoy free admission for two … Continue reading "CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC"