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First-of-its-kind pilot program works to combat one of the world’s most pervasive and damaging illegal trades  ATLANTA – July 24, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to have been accepted as one of the newest members of the Wildlife Confiscations Network.   Operating under the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, a program of the Association of Zoos and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA IS ONE OF THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE CONFISCATIONS NETWORK"

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I’m a member of the Ambassador Animals Department. More specifically, I work alongside the goats and sheep of our contact yard! Today, I’d love to discuss training with you all. Many of our Members and guests who visit the contact yard are shocked to discover our baa-rilliant herd … Continue reading "Shear geniuses: Training the goats and sheep of the contact yard"

Have you ever been to the Zoo early in the morning? It’s one of my favorite times to walk the grounds. Dewy bamboo sparkles in the morning sun. Flowers in bloom bejewel the greenery. Animals around the Zoo greet the morning with roars, chuffs, and grumbles. One of my favorite performances is the duet of … Continue reading "Hope for hornbills"

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled in the heart of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, this initiative is redefining conservation. Founded in 1999 to protect the pristine Central African rainforests from logging, today it stands as a testament to the power of science-driven … Continue reading "Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure"

For generations, humans have lived in or ventured into the jungles of Africa to look for treasure. Those with the most careful of eyes find the treasure looking right back at them. In the eyes of the great apes, we find a reflection of ourselves. Both gorillas and chimpanzees are social creatures and demonstrate a … Continue reading "Co[ngo]Existence"

The main product of scientific research is the peer-reviewed publications that announce the results and conclusions of the work. This is why researchers at zoos, museums, universities, research centers, etc. all focus so much on these publications. You’ll note that in many of these Animal Science Blogs, I will highlight a publication that supports the … Continue reading "Research publications: Who reads this stuff?!"

Connect with your community and experience the Zoo with reduced admission and special evening activities on June 8  WHAT: Connect with your community and experience Zoo Atlanta at the all-new Neighborhood Block Party presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Zoo Atlanta stays open late with a special … Continue reading "ALL-NEW NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE"

Connect with your community and experience the Zoo with reduced admission and special evening activities on June 8  WHAT: Connect with your community and experience Zoo Atlanta at the all-new Neighborhood Block Party presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Zoo Atlanta stays open late with a … Continue reading "ALL-NEW NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE"

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"

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"