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Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America housing drill monkeys? Currently, we have one male, Enwe, and two females, Achi and Amaka. However, I can’t talk about how amazing our drill monkeys are without a little history lesson. Our monkey habitats were built in 1990; building took nine months … Continue reading "Checking in with North America’s only zoological population of drill monkeys"

Can you build a relationship with an animal? Your dog at home? Your goldfish? A snake? A weasel? What about a salamander, or a tortoise? I think most people would argue that they have a relationship with their dogs and cats. A lot of pet owners feel a deep emotional connection with their animals who … Continue reading "Building relationships: a foundation of animal care"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Guests with proof of program participation may receive daytime general admission at $6 plus … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Guests with proof of program participation may receive daytime general admission at $6 plus … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS"

Welcome back to another Conservation Blog! This year, we’re sharing the stories of team members going beyond Zoo grounds to support conservation efforts around the world. Sometimes that means hiking through forests to track tamarins, wading into marshes to release terrapins, or trekking across the desert to study sidewinders. Other times, it means meeting to … Continue reading "Advocacy in action"

Pollen … I mean, spring is in the air! The temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming, the air is a cloudy haze of yellow, and the birds seem to be singing and dancing with joy. Springtime at Zoo Atlanta is a pretty special time of year, as it means the cold months are finally … Continue reading "The dances of spring"

Hey, my name’s Erin, and I’m a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at the Zoo. Today I’m going to tell you about a wonderful organization that Zoo Atlanta helps support! The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is a leading organization in orangutan conservation. BOSF operates one of the largest orangutan conservation facilities globally: … Continue reading "Saving orangutans with Zoo Atlanta’s (and your!) support"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most magical night of the year  ATLANTA – April 15, 2025 – One of Atlanta’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and signature auctions are hallmarks of Zoo Atlanta’s largest … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST GALA RETURNS WITH “THE MANE EVENT”"

Hello, Zoo friends far and wide! My name is Rob, and I am a Lead Keeper for Ambassador Animals here at Zoo Atlanta. We love interacting with all our wonderful guests down at the contact yard because we just love talking about the animals. They are our coworkers, our good friends, and considering how much … Continue reading "Ruminating on what our goats eat"

Today’s research story begins fairly unscientifically. It all started with a serendipitous conversation between me, an Ambassador Animal Keeper, and Dr. Joe. Mendelson, the Director of Research here at Zoo Atlanta, about a Guatemalan beaded lizard named Bogi.   Bogi is one of Zoo Atlanta’s newest ambassador animals. He came to the Ambassador Animals Department without … Continue reading "Audiolocalization in Guatemalan beaded lizards"