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WHO: The lure of personal connections with more than 1,000 animals from around the world is obvious, but this weekend, lures of a new type will attract creatures of different species. Search for Pokemon in Zoo Atlanta during PokemonGo Weekend, and enjoy a players’ discount on Zoo admission. WHAT: On Saturday and Sunday, August 13 … Continue reading "PokemonGo Weekend At Zoo Atlanta"

If you’re planning to visit the reptiles and amphibians at the Zoo, be sure to check out our Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea). They are most active in the morning hours and spend time walking around grazing in their yard. By the warmer midday hours they can be seen cooling off in the mud pit … Continue reading "Thursday, August 4"

Guess what, everyone … it’s my birthday today! I’m looking forward to celebrating the day with lots of tasty food and cake, as well as spending time with my friends and family. With as many animals as we have here at Zoo Atlanta, you can probably guess that we end up celebrating quite a few … Continue reading "Tuesday, August 2"

Achieve a dream from your bucket list with a behind-the-scenes Wild Encounter. Beat the Heat: Now through July 31, arrive before 10:30 a.m. to enjoy $5 off general admission. Catch a Keeper Talk, animal feeding time or animal training demonstration. Dare to get damp in the Splash Fountain presented by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. … Continue reading "“A” to “Z” At Zoo Atlanta"

ATLANTA – July 14, 2016 – Hundreds of veterinarians from around the globe are set to meet in Atlanta for a joint conference beginning July 16 through July 22. The conference will bring together the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV), the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV), and the Leibniz Institute for … Continue reading "Veterinarians Meet For Conference"

WHO: Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the only giant panda twins in the U.S., are turning 3 on Friday, July 15, and panda “besties” from near and far are invited to share the world-famous duo’s big day with special festivities and an exclusive discount on Zoo Atlanta admission. WHAT: Purchase one general admission ticket at … Continue reading "Only Panda Twins In The U.S., Turning 3!"

WHO: Matilda, an 8-year-old eastern bongo at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to a male calf during the afternoon of June 22, 2016, but the newborn did not survive. WHAT: In the hours following his birth, the calf did not get to his feet and begin nursing as expected. Bongo calves are generally able to stand … Continue reading "Update On Matilda The Eastern Bongo"

WHO: The official start of summer brings early birds an exclusive chance to save on Zoo admission while enjoying the unique opportunities of a brand-new season at Zoo Atlanta. Now through June 30, 2016, arrive at the Zoo before 10:30 a.m. and mention “Beat the Heat” to enjoy $5 off regularly-priced general admission. The limited-time … Continue reading "Fun At The Zoo: “Beat The Heat”"

WHO: Wildlife is a spectacular muse, and art comes to life in the works of 34 artists at the Art Gone Wild Art Show and Sale, the finale of Art Gone Wild presented by Wilmington Trust, June 19 through June 26 at Zoo Atlanta. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta was transformed into an artists’ colony during Paint-Out … Continue reading "Zoo Comes Alive"

I have been a part of the Birds and Program Animals Team for the entirety of my three-year tenure at Zoo Atlanta. More specifically, the majority of my time has been devoted to care of our bird collection. This has given me the opportunity to work with birds of all types, from Chilean flamingos to … Continue reading "Thursday, June 16"