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What happens when you visit the Zoo? Maybe you get to see a type of animal you’ve never encountered before, or you might learn something new about a species you’ve seen many times. But did you know that you’re also making positive change for wildlife? That’s right! Each time you visit Zoo Atlanta, a portion … Continue reading "Making Change for Wildlife"

Hello everyone!  It’s Kelly here, Lead Keeper of the Herpetology Team. This past March I got the amazing opportunity to volunteer for a week at the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) in El Valle de Anton, Panama.  Zoo Atlanta has been working with this organization for several years now but, with COVID we haven’t … Continue reading "Salva lo que amas!"

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023 – Laid-back summer nights are made for exploring the wild with a date, friend, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, an after-hours series at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are on sale now for the 21-and-up event, … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023 – Laid-back summer nights are made for exploring the wild with a date, friend, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, an after-hours series at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are on sale now for the 21-and-up … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

Last time you heard from Ambassador Animals, it was all about Hawkmoth the Harris hawk’s training and how he recently made his first appearance on the glove in one of our animal presentations. This week, we may see him make his first free flights! The care of all animals at Zoo Atlanta is based on … Continue reading "Step by step with Rose the red-tailed hawk"

Wild Explorer: A 360° Ride Film is a virtual reality experience presented in partnership with Immotion. Housed with a message of sustainability inside a giant repurposed shipping container, Wild Explorer is a VR Theater featuring 12 cinema motion seats on a motion platform.

When I first joined Zoo Atlanta, almost 20 years ago, one of the things I was excited about was the possibility of working with monitor lizards.  These are the sleek, active lizards in the family Varanidae that includes the famous Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), which is the largest of the dozens of species in Asia, … Continue reading "Quantity assessment in animals"

Hello everyone! This is Birds Josh! One of the greatest parts of being a bird keeper is the diversity of species that we get to take care of. Zoo Atlanta is home to over 225 individual birds, representing over 50 different species. It’s great getting to observe how the different species relate with one another … Continue reading "Planning a mixed-species aviary"

Hello Zoo Atlanta friends and fans! I’m Kaitlyn, and I’m one of the new members of the Gorilla Care Team. While I’m one of the newest humans on the team, I am not the newest addition in the gorilla building. I’m so excited to be sharing about the newest member of our gorilla family, Willie … Continue reading "A legacy continues"

Hello everyone! I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite pit vipers of all-time, the Mangshan Mountain pit viper! This nocturnal snake species is only found in the mountainous regions of Hunan and Guangdong in Southern China. The elevations are 2,620-4,270. So high! They can be found in the … Continue reading "Shy and beautiful"