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Have you happened to walk by the fossa, Logan, and seen him eating a snack? Have you wondered what he is eating? Depending on what day of the week it is, you can see him eating a variety of things! Here at Zoo Atlanta, we try to mimic the natural diet that the animals would … Continue reading "What’s on Logan’s menu?"

With the end of a nice, cool spring comes the beginning of summer and elephant mud baths – lots of them. Living in Georgia, the elephants at Zoo Atlanta, Kelly and Tara, are lucky enough to have a substrate that is perfect for making the muddiest of mud wallows. Our famous red Georgia clay is … Continue reading "The wellness benefits of mud"

The eastern indigo snake is native to Florida, southern Georgia and southern Alabama. These non-venomous snakes are the largest native snake in the U.S. (a large male can be 7–8 feet long!) and are solid black. But, if you look closely, you can see their scales are iridescent (word of the day) and reflect light … Continue reading "Saving icons of the longleaf pine forest"

Hello everyone! Courtney here for another Keeper Story. I am currently a Primate Keeper I specifically working with the western lowland gorillas, and today I wanted to share with you a little bit about what it takes to work at an accredited zoo. One of the most popular, and one of my favorite, questions I … Continue reading "My journey to a dream job"

Two events highlight awareness and action this week. WHAT: The week of May 10 brings two important animal awareness opportunities at Zoo Atlanta: one bringing attention to a threatened bear species, and the other an annual event observed nationwide on the third Friday in May. Sun Bear Day presented by Teddy Grahams Zoo Atlanta spotlights … Continue reading "Sun Bear Day and Endangered Species Day"

If you’ve visited us recently, you may have visited on a day when what we call the “elephant bridge,” the wooden visitor pathway that connects the main spine to our current African Plains area, has been intermittently closed to foot traffic. On behalf of all of us at Zoo Atlanta, we appreciate your patience with … Continue reading "Exciting changes underway"

Find your new best friend among over 100 adoptable dogs just outside the Zoo on April 27. Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta, from … Continue reading "ZooPaws Pet Adoption Event"

Find your new best friend among over 100 adoptable dogs just outside the Zoo on April 27. Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta, from … Continue reading "ZooPaws Pet Adoption Event"

Spring Break 2019 coincides with a milestone anniversary. WHAT: Spring Break Week kicks off just days after a milestone anniversary for Atlanta’s oldest cultural destination. Zoo Atlanta turns 130 Zoo Atlanta celebrates its 130th anniversary on March 28, 2019. The date commemorates the 1889 purchase of a group of animals from a bankrupt traveling menagerie … Continue reading "Spring Break Tips and Must-Dos at the Zoo"

Spring Break 2019 coincides with a milestone anniversary. Spring Break Week kicks off just days after a milestone anniversary for Atlanta’s oldest cultural destination. Zoo Atlanta turns 130 Zoo Atlanta celebrates its 130th anniversary on March 28, 2019. The date commemorates the 1889 purchase of a group of animals from a bankrupt traveling menagerie by … Continue reading "Spring Break Tips and Must-Dos at the Zoo"