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Hello, my name is Claire, and I am part of the Herpetology Team at Zoo Atlanta. I am lucky enough to get to take care of a very cool, seldom seen snake that is native to Georgia called the mole kingsnake (Lampropeltis rhombomaculata). It is also called the northern mole kingsnake, the blotched kingsnake, or … Continue reading "The super cool but seldom seen mole kingsnake"

On this day, as we come together to Keep the Five Alive, we pause to recognize not only the five remaining species of rhinoceros on our planet, but also the collective responsibility we share to ensure their survival. For me, this work is deeply personal, rooted in both my professional journey and a longstanding commitment … Continue reading "Keep the Five Alive on Five Five"

While we’re likely done with truly cool weather here in Atlanta for a season or two, we didn’t want to miss sharing what we’ve learned in recent months about the ways the non-human primates at the Zoo adapt socially during cool temperatures. Read on to learn more! As Atlanta’s temperatures dip, primates at the Zoo … Continue reading "Staying warm together"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Boon, an 8-year-old female clouded leopard, to the animal population. Boon arrived in Atlanta on April 14, 2026, from the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Despite the species name, clouded leopards are not true leopards; … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BOON THE CLOUDED LEOPARD"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Boon, an 8-year-old female clouded leopard, to the animal population. Boon arrived in Atlanta on April 14, 2026, from the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Despite the species name, clouded leopards are not true leopards; … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Boon the clouded leopard"

Zoo Atlanta is honored to host Andro Vos, CEO and Founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy based in South Africa, as the featured speaker of the 2026 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture. Mr. Vos will present Wildlife Forensic Academy: A Call to Action on Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Michael … Continue reading "Wildlife Forensic Academy – A Call to Action"

Zoo Atlanta is honored to host Andro Vos, CEO and Founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy based in South Africa, as the featured speaker of the 2026 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture. Mr. Vos will present Wildlife Forensic Academy: A Call to Action on Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Michael … Continue reading "Wildlife Forensic Academy – A Call to Action"

What is your favorite color? Red Neutral Tones (brown, grey, black) Yellow Pink What is your favorite pastime? Making music and/or collecting trinkets Sleeping through the day Being artsy Hanging out with friends at the pool What’s your favorite food? Meat lovers’ pizza Anything that is edible Summer salad Fish and veggies How would your … Continue reading "Which Zoo Atlanta bird are you? Take the quiz to find out!"

Hello everyone! This is Evan again from the Herpetology Team, and today I wanted to talk to you about one of my favorite snakes, Sistrurus catenatus, or the eastern massasauga rattlesnake. This species of rattlesnake is found mostly east of the Mississippi River in the northern Midwest: Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania, New York, and parts of … Continue reading "Meet one of my favorite snake species"

The field of conservation comprises a wide breadth of actions, not to mention policies, laws, customs, traditions, etc. It’s easy to envision the conservation events and breakthroughs that make the news headlines, e.g., “New nature preserve protects 1 million acres of native prairie” or “First wild California condor chick hatched since 1985” or “Conservationists rescue 400 critically endangered monkeys from poachers”. But there is another aspect of … Continue reading "How does research aid in conservation?"