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After-hours summer cocktail series kicks off on Friday, June 21  WHAT: Time is running out to get tickets for the first of the season’s Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s after-hours summer cocktail series, kicking off on Friday, June 21, 2024, with Pride Night.     Guests will start the event with a complimentary themed welcome cocktail or mocktail as … Continue reading "STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS: PRIDE NIGHT"

After-hours summer cocktail series kicks off on Friday, June 21  WHAT: Time is running out to get tickets for the first of the season’s Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s after-hours summer cocktail series, kicking off on Friday, June 21, 2024, with Pride Night.     Guests will start the event with a complimentary themed welcome cocktail or … Continue reading "STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS: PRIDE NIGHT"

Happy Pride Month! As a wildlife conservation organization, we here at Zoo Atlanta are in constant awe of the natural world’s incredible diversity. Our Earth benefits immensely from the unique attributes not just of different species, but of each individual. It takes all types to form the complex webs that not only maintain ecosystems, but … Continue reading "Celebrating LGBTQIA+ conservationists"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother Bam on June 1, 2024. The infant is the second offspring for Bam and father JJ, who were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute … Continue reading "SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother Bam on June 1, 2024. The infant is the second offspring for Bam and father JJ, who were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute … Continue reading "SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 years … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DR. GINA FERRIE"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes Dr. Gina Ferrie"

When you think of reptiles, what do you normally think about? Many people think creepy or gross or even scary. Personally, I think they are adorable and fascinating. But people are just starting to explore their intelligence. Scientists have started researching the benefits of varied enrichment and training for reptiles. I am a member of … Continue reading "How do reptiles use enrichment?"