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You know breeding season is in full swing when everything in the flamingo habitat is covered in mud. This includes the flamingos! It is a sight we were getting a little worried we wouldn’t see this year. There are 56 flamingos in our flock, and they are one of the best breeding flocks in the … Continue reading "Tuesday, July 12"

Birds come in all different shapes, colors, sizes … and personalities. Some of our birds here at Zoo Atlanta are real characters. Getting to know different animals’ personalities is a really rewarding part of being a keeper, but it can also be extremely frustrating to work with birds who like to break the rules. A … Continue reading "Tuesday, June 28"

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"

Well, it’s summertime again, and we all know what that means in the South: It’s getting warm! We all try to do things to keep cool in the summertime. We wear cooler clothing, swim in pools, and use fans. Here at Zoo Atlanta, we spend lots of time making sure we do our best to … Continue reading "Tuesday, June 14"

Spring seems to have skipped on by, and we’re now moving into the Hotlanta summer! What does that mean for the animals in the Herpetology collection? Well, for many, it means that it is breeding and egg-laying season. Many of our female chelonians (turtles and tortoises to most folks) are out and about in their … Continue reading "Thursday, June 9"

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"

A few years ago, I purchased an animal tracking bracelet from a company called Fahlo  which partners with conservation organizations specific to the species featured on each bracelet. At first, it was just a cool way to feel connected to a species I love while supporting conservation, but learning about the lion I was tracking led me to Ewaso Lions! I was immediately inspired by the work they do to protect lions and other … Continue reading "My journey to Ewaso Lions"

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"

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  "...

Are there really monsters in the desert… or just another adorable, misunderstood lizard? This talk is a habitat 28 in Scaly Slimy Spectacular, midway through the gallery.