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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"

All aboard! Hop on for a ride on one of Zoo Atlanta’s family favorites – The Norfolk Southern Zoo Train!

Rose the red-tailed hawk, who many of you will remember seeing in the aviary next door to the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas, gave us a wonderful opportunity to highlight not only a native species, but a memorable individual. Born in the wild, she was found with an eye injury which left her unable to see … Continue reading "A special flower: the story of Rose"

Hello! My name is Josh and I’m a Senior Keeper on the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’m writing this blog the week after Zoo Atlanta had to close several days due to severe winter weather, just days after a groundhog in Pennsylvania saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter. In other … Continue reading "Planning for spring!"

efore the Zoo officially opens, enjoy exclusive access to select public viewing areas and the opportunity to observe your favorite animals as they begin their day.

Hi there! My name is Ansley, and I am a new member of the Small Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta, coming from the Saint Louis Zoo last year. You might have noticed a new face here in the mixed species monkey habitat in The Ford African Rainforest, so I’d like to introduce our newest … Continue reading "Introducing Nafis"

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the grounds featuring breathtaking live entertainment, engaging Keeper Talks, and curated experiences—all tailored for a night of community and celebration. Don’t miss this vibrant and inclusive 21+ evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Tickets Tickets will go on sale in spring 2027. Sign up for Zoo Atlanta’s email list to be the first to know when tickets are available. Sponsorship Opportunity Interested in having a sponsorship presence at Pride Night? Contact corporaterelations@zooatlanta.org for more information. Questions? Please contact the Public Events Team at publicevents@zooatlanta.org.

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as we grow, but the concept is exactly the same.  Play is crucially important in our social development as children; in other words, “plays well with others” is an important component of a person’s functioning in society. Physical play hones strength, agility, balance, etc. Mental play … Continue reading "Do animals play?"

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Borneo, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Sumatra, Madagascar, and Cambodia in 2026. Projects for orangutans, lions, rhinos, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, radiated tortoises, and clouded leopards are the 2026 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund.   The Mabel Dorn Reeder … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026"

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Borneo, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Sumatra, Madagascar, and Cambodia in 2026. Projects for orangutans, lions, rhinos, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, radiated tortoises, and clouded leopards are the 2026 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund.   The Mabel Dorn Reeder … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026"