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New arrival represents one of Earth’s most endangered crocodile species  ATLANTA – March 27, 2026 – The newest arrival at Zoo Atlanta is a toothy crocodilian whose conservation message is as powerful as his bite. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Seng, a young male Siamese crocodile, to the crocodile habitat at Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience. Seng arrived on March 20, 2026, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES SENG THE SIAMESE CROCODILE"

Add a world-famous scoop to the Zoo experience this spring   ATLANTA – March 19, 2026 – Just in time for spring, Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Ben & Jerry’s as the newest addition to its host of on-grounds culinary offerings. The legendary ice cream brand is currently available in scoops, milkshakes, cones, and sundaes at a new storefront in the Zoo on Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BEN & JERRY’S"

Hi y’all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team! My wife recently became a 7th grade science teacher, teaching life science. All school year, I keep joking that nearly every major concept in biology can be illustrated through one animal – an elephant! From the tiniest molecules to entire ecosystems, elephants are walking case studies … Continue reading "The BEST biology example"

Get face to face with the tallest animals on the savanna and feed the giraffes at Twiga Terrace!

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the amazing world of bioinspired design   WHAT:  Learning, science, and discovery are themes of an activity-packed day at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as educators beyond the classroom.   Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 off … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATES LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND MORE ON MARCH 14"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the amazing world of bioinspired design   WHAT:  Learning, science, and discovery are themes of an activity-packed day at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as educators beyond the classroom.   Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATES LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND MORE ON MARCH 14"

Hi, I am Chandler Brown English, and I am currently the Primate Research Intern here at Zoo Atlanta. In this role, my time is split evenly between Zoo Atlanta and one of the Zoo’s Signature Conservation Partners, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This is an approximate “Week in the Life” of a Primate Research Intern.      I spend my Mondays in the Fossey Fund offices, where I kick off my week with an 8 a.m. video call … Continue reading "A week in the life of a Primate Research Intern  "...

Each storybook reading is followed by a tactile experience such as touching animal artifacts, exploring a themed sensory bin...

Run for a cause at Zoo Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind 5K on April 25   WHAT:  Registration is now open for the sixth-annual Run Like Wild 5K at Zoo Atlanta, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The run will take place in and through the Zoo in Grant Park, making Run Like Wild a one-of-a-kind experience where runners spot some of Earth’s most … Continue reading "REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SIXTH-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD"

ATLANTA – February 17, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome new corporate and philanthropic leaders to its Board of Directors and Leadership Council with new terms effective January 1, 2026.    New Board of Directors members are Eddy Benoit, President & CEO at The Benoit Group; Ashley Carson, Atlanta Division President at SouthState Bank; Sean Drinan, Managing Director at PNC Bank;Tracy Daniels, VP of Data, Analytics, and AI at Teva Pharmaceuticals; Melvin … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA welcomes new leaders to board of directors and leadership council"