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New arrival is an important ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest big cat species  ATLANTA – April 17, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Buttercup, a 2-year-old female Sumatran tiger, to the animal population. Buttercup arrived late in the evening of April 16, 2025, from Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon.   The Association of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BUTTERCUP THE SUMATRAN TIGER"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most magical night of the year  ATLANTA – April 15, 2025 – One of Atlanta’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and signature auctions are hallmarks of Zoo Atlanta’s largest … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST GALA RETURNS WITH “THE MANE EVENT”"

Today’s research story begins fairly unscientifically. It all started with a serendipitous conversation between me, an Ambassador Animal Keeper, and Dr. Joe. Mendelson, the Director of Research here at Zoo Atlanta, about a Guatemalan beaded lizard named Bogi.   Bogi is one of Zoo Atlanta’s newest ambassador animals. He came to the Ambassador Animals Department without … Continue reading "Audiolocalization in Guatemalan beaded lizards"

Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi are back on the prowl in a newly upgraded habitat   ATLANTA – April 8, 2025 – Spring comes roaring in with a newly renovated African lion complex, now open at Zoo Atlanta. The six-month, $3 million project introduces an array of new features designed for lions Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi and a new … Continue reading "AFRICAN LION COMPLEX OPENS AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Do you like to have a nice cup of tea every now and then? Well, Kalimba the keel-billed toucan does too! As a special part of her diet, Kalimba receives a specially made black tea to drink as she enjoys her fruit salad made up of blueberries, pear, papaya, kiwi, banana, and honeydew melon. Yum! … Continue reading "Teatime with the toucans"

Earlier this month, you heard stories about the amazing work one of our Zoo Atlanta signature conservation partners, Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado (AMLD), or Golden Lion Tamarin Association (GLTA) and the work they do in Brazil to recover the small, beautiful, orange monkeys that make the Atlantic Coastal Forest their home – the golden lion tamarin.  At … Continue reading "Saving the golden lion tamarin"

Memorial Day weekend’s longtime festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special Keeper Talks; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; classic yard games; and rides on the Endangered Species … Continue reading "EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO"

Hey everyone, Kaileen here. I am a member of our Ambassador Animals Team and enrichment liaison for all of the animals who call the Outback Station area home. We take care of a few different species and personalities year-round in our department, from the goats and sheep to the Patagonian maras. All of them have … Continue reading "Enrichment: the spice of life"

Learn how animals help seeds travel to new places. Take on the Seedling Sleuth Challenge and explore hands-on activities to help wildlife.

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the world of Bioinspired Design   WHAT: Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day presented by PNC and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as leaders in education beyond … Continue reading "A DAY PACKED WITH LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND DISCOVERY AT ZOO ATLANTA ON MARCH 8"