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The Timor python which escaped an outdoor enclosure in the Zoo’s behind-the-scenes Conservation Breeding Center on July 9, 2016, has been found by Zoo Atlanta staff on Zoo property and safely returned to its home. Teams at Zoo Atlanta began searching the Zoo and the Grant Park area for the snake on July 9. The … Continue reading "Timor Python Found At Zoo Atlanta"

Teams at Zoo Atlanta are on the lookout for a Timor python which escaped an outdoor enclosure in the Zoo’s behind-the-scenes Conservation Breeding Center on July 9, 2016. The animal was not housed in a public area of the Zoo. The Zoo teams continue to search the Grant Park area for the snake to safely … Continue reading "On The Lookout For A Timor Python"

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"

Many of you may remember that earlier this year, Julius, one of our ringtailed lemurs, was ill. Fortunately, with a lot of supportive treatment from our vet staff and keepers, Julius pulled through and is currently doing great. In order to get our whole group back together, we had to first wait until the yard … Continue reading "Tuesday, May 31"

On April 30, we celebrated Save the Rhino Day at the Zoo. We had a great turnout, with lots of interested guests and button donations that went to Save the Survivors. Save the Survivors is an organization in Africa that cares and looks after rhinos that have been victims of poaching. The reason we have … Continue reading "Thursday, May 19"

ATLANTA – May 16, 2016 – More than a month in advance of a crucial June deadline, Zoo Atlanta announces that a gift of $2 million from the Thalia N. Carlos & Chris M. Carlos Foundation has closed the gap in the final lap of the “Grand New View” campaign. The gift, one of the … Continue reading "$41 Million For ‘A Grand New View’"

I’m a recent addition at Zoo Atlanta and have been a Seasonal Keeper with Birds and Program Animals at the World of Wild Theater for the last month. I worked mostly with dogs prior to joining the Zoo, so this has been a bit of an adjustment. Fortunately, I have a background in animal training, … Continue reading "Thursday, May 12"

Warmer weather and the official arrival of spring means one major thing here in the Bird Department: mating season! But before any of this can happen, mates need to be chosen. Since it is generally the female’s choice, it’s up to the males to strut their stuff and show off how fit they are. Birds … Continue reading "Tuesday, May 3"