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Hi, everyone! My name is Hannah, and I am one of the Orangutan Keepers here at Zoo Atlanta. I want to educate y’all on one of our very personable orangutans we care for here, named Keju, and the ways we facilitate flexible housing with her. Keju is a female Bornean orangutan who is currently 11 … Continue reading "Keju and her BFFs"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

I’m Alexis, a member of the Elephant Care Team here in the Mammal Department. My journey with Zoo Atlanta started before I can even remember it. According to my mom, it was my very first outing as a baby. Like so many Atlanta children, I grew up wandering these pathways, marveling at animals from around the … Continue reading "A Juneteenth reflection on my childhood dreams"

Only two weekends remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power before the festival closes for the season after January 18, 2026. Usher in a new year inspired by the splendors of the natural world in the form of hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns on a mile-long stroll in an … Continue reading "JUST TWO WEEKENDS REMAIN TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER "

Only two weekends remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power before the festival closes for the season after January 18, 2026. Usher in a new year inspired by the splendors of the natural world in the form of hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns on a mile-long stroll in an … Continue reading "JUST TWO WEEKENDS REMAIN TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS: A LANTERN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER "

Casual, inspirational evening is the second of three adults-only events in Zoo Atlanta’s summer series  WHAT: Zoo Atlanta’s summer series, Savanna Nights, returns on Fri., Jul. 18, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featured activities will include improv shows from Dad’s Garage at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.   Guests will enjoy after-hours wildlife viewing; music … Continue reading "SAVANNA NIGHTS WILL FEATURE IMPROV SHOWS FROM DAD’S GARAGE ON JULY 18"

How does our team maintain the highest level of care for older individuals? At almost 27 years old, Lun Lun and Yang Yang are both considered older for giant pandas. They are both in good health, but as part of our efforts to ensure their comfort and well-being, we have made adjustments to their spaces over time to accommodate for their … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 29"

We recently shared that Ya Lun is experiencing an annual pseudopregnancy. Pseudopregnancy, in which a female’s body goes through the same hormonal and behavioral changes as are seen in pregnancy, even when she is not pregnant, occur on a yearly basis with female giant pandas. (See our post from July 15 for more on this … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 22"

There are so many interesting facts about giant panda biology and behavior, and one is happening now: pseudopregnancy. During this time, our guests may not see Ya Lun (who is one of the twins) at times because she is experiencing pseudopregnancy. This is something that is normal for giant pandas, and wild giant pandas can … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 15"