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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"

Hey all, my name is Kristen, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I moved here from Miami back in November, so this is my first time experiencing an Atlanta summer.   Staying cool has become a top priority for most of us here in Atlanta, including our orangutans! Orangutans … Continue reading "Keeping cool with the orangutans"

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13   WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the animal kingdom’s lesser appreciated phenomena at the fourth annual Grossology Day on Sunday, July 13, 2025.     Get the scoop on poop, the details on disgusting diets, and more with a day packed with family activities exploring … Continue reading "GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13   WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the animal kingdom’s lesser appreciated phenomena at the fourth annual Grossology Day on Sunday, July 13, 2025.     Get the scoop on poop, the details on disgusting diets, and more with a day packed with family … Continue reading "GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Collect all eight limited-time Zoo Atlanta Animal All-Star Baseball Cards!

Animal welfare scientists collect behavioral data to improve animal care, inform welfare decisions, and better understand the species in our care.  However, back in the day, watching animals used to mean balancing a clipboard in one hand, a stopwatch in the other, and a pencil clenched between your teeth—while trying not to lose track of … Continue reading "Research data collection: the tools of the trade"

If you’ve been to Zoo Atlanta in the last few months, you might have caught a glimpse of some exciting introductions. We have four southern white rhinos here at Zoo Atlanta who had previously been housed in separate groups. As of late April 2025, all four rhinos have been going through introductions, resulting in a … Continue reading "Introducing a new rhino crash"

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled in the heart of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, this initiative is redefining conservation. Founded in 1999 to protect the pristine Central African rainforests from logging, today it stands as a testament to the power of science-driven … Continue reading "Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure"

Hello again! It’s Josh from Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department. After being a keeper for over a decade, I have added words and phrases to my vocabulary that definitely didn’t exist before. At least not in the context that animal care professionals use them in our daily lives. Words like howdying, internal pipping/external pipping, and fledgery … Continue reading "What is a dummy egg?"

Casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo are back – just for adults  WHAT: Summer evenings are where the wild things are with the return of Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta, coming up on Friday, June 20; Friday, July 18; and Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.   NEW for 2025 are new ticket … Continue reading "SAVANNA NIGHTS SUMMER SERIES RETURNS WITH NATURE, MUSIC, AND GOOD VIBES"