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For the 10th year in a row, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program.   The program will provide a week of Camp for more than 50 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, applicable counties of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 50 children this summer"

For the 10th year in a row, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program.   The program will provide a week of Camp for more than 50 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, applicable counties of … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 50 children this summer"

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I’m one of the many animal care professionals here at Zoo Atlanta. Today I’d love to share the story of Obsidian the black vulture, his journey to Zoo Atlanta, and how he’s quickly become a star at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas! Black vultures are native to the United States and can be … Continue reading "Everybody loves Obi!"

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Each application was evaluated by the independent Accreditation Commission and determined to meet AZA’s standards for animal wellbeing, care, and management.   “Earning AZA accreditation demonstrates commitment to the global gold standard of animal care and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS"

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Each application was evaluated by the independent Accreditation Commission and determined to meet AZA’s standards for animal wellbeing, care, and management.   “Earning AZA accreditation demonstrates commitment to the global gold standard of animal care and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS"

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.