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My name is Alexis,  and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. There have been so many unexpected joys and surprises that come with working with primates, each day challenging and rewarding in turn. In fact, I’ve found that there are an infinite number of things that make being an … Continue reading "Keeping up with the orangutans"

Zoo Atlanta is honored to host Andro Vos, CEO and Founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy based in South Africa, as the featured speaker of the 2026 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture. Mr. Vos will present Wildlife Forensic Academy: A Call to Action on Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Michael … Continue reading "Wildlife Forensic Academy – A Call to Action"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most inspiring evening of the year One of the Southeast’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and a celebrated silent auction are signatures of Zoo Atlanta’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST RETURNS WITH “GALA IN THE GROVE”"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most inspiring evening of the year One of the Southeast’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and a celebrated silent auction are signatures of Zoo Atlanta’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST RETURNS WITH “GALA IN THE GROVE”"

What is your favorite color? Red Neutral Tones (brown, grey, black) Yellow Pink What is your favorite pastime? Making music and/or collecting trinkets Sleeping through the day Being artsy Hanging out with friends at the pool What’s your favorite food? Meat lovers’ pizza Anything that is edible Summer salad Fish and veggies How would your … Continue reading "Which Zoo Atlanta bird are you? Take the quiz to find out!"

Memorial Day Weekend’s favorite tasting safari returns on May 23 Atlanta’s longtime Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition roars back to kick-off the summer at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling of brews from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special … Continue reading "EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO"

Memorial Day Weekend’s favorite tasting safari returns on May 23 Atlanta’s longtime Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition roars back to kick-off the summer at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling of brews from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special … Continue reading "EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO"

The field of conservation comprises a wide breadth of actions, not to mention policies, laws, customs, traditions, etc. It’s easy to envision the conservation events and breakthroughs that make the news headlines, e.g., “New nature preserve protects 1 million acres of native prairie” or “First wild California condor chick hatched since 1985” or “Conservationists rescue 400 critically endangered monkeys from poachers”. But there is another aspect of … Continue reading "How does research aid in conservation?"

For the 10th year in a row, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program.   The program will provide a week of Camp for more than 50 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, applicable counties of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 50 children this summer"

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I’m one of the many animal care professionals here at Zoo Atlanta. Today I’d love to share the story of Obsidian the black vulture, his journey to Zoo Atlanta, and how he’s quickly become a star at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas! Black vultures are native to the United States and can be … Continue reading "Everybody loves Obi!"