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Only days remain for tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival, Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked with tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music around the Zoo; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and complimentary rides … Continue reading "Time is Running Out for Tickets to Sippin’ Safari Presented by PNC Bank"

Laundry day. My most dreaded day of the week. There are very few things that can make it enjoyable. But when you work as an Animal Care Specialist, even something as ordinary as doing laundry can become an adventure. Work clothes get their own special laundry basket—and let me tell you why. Come along with … Continue reading "The secret life of keeper pockets"

Have you ever wondered what happens when different kinds of animals must learn how to live together? In our mixed-species African Savanna habitat, there are giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. But these animals didn’t become a happy group overnight. They had to take their time, get to know one another, and learn to respect each other’s space. Back in January, … Continue reading "Olive the ostrich and the zebra adventure"

Hey y’all! Kelly here, Lead Keeper in the Herpetology Department. At the end of July, through the generosity of a Sue Foster Keeper Professional Development Grant, I got the opportunity to attend the 50th Anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium (IHS) at the Chiricahua Desert Museum in Rodeo, New Mexico. This annual symposium brings together herpetologists … Continue reading "Attending the 50th anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium"

Hello! Happy World Orangutan Day! I am Lynn Y., Lead Keeper of Orangutans at Zoo Atlanta. I have had the privilege of caring for orangutans at Zoo Atlanta for over 18 years and have a great appreciation for their unique and intelligent personalities. They amaze me daily with how smart and curious they are. We … Continue reading "Protecting, conserving, collaborating: the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation"

A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong and is clinging tightly to Bam, who is providing appropriate maternal care. While … Continue reading "Schmidt’s guenon born at Zoo Atlanta"

A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong and is clinging tightly to Bam, who is providing appropriate maternal care. While … Continue reading "Schmidt’s guenon born at Zoo Atlanta"

The eve of the 2020s brought one of the most significant transformations in Zoo Atlanta history with the ambitious and historic Grand New View project. Zoo Atlanta raised more than $50 million for the project, which entailed three phases. The first phase, a new African Savanna, opened in August 2019. A highlight of the African … Continue reading "2019-Present: A New Era of Transformation"

Hi, I’m Elijah, Zoo Atlanta’s newest Bird Keeper. Birds have always been my passion. I always thought working with birds meant I had to become an avian veterinarian, but I didn’t like seeing birds who were sick or injured. So, I looked at other options and learned about bird keeping in the zoological profession. Before … Continue reading "Things I wish I knew before becoming a Bird Keeper"

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