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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or are a long-time Member of Zoo Atlanta, the geocaching program provides guests with a new and fun way to explore the Zoo! Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt in which the journey is often worth just as much or more than the “treasure” that is found. There … Continue reading "Geocaching – A New Way to Explore the Zoo"

Most people are affected by pollination every day, and many don’t even think about it. Almost everyone realizes that honey is the direct result of bees, but what about apples? What about avocados? Almonds? All of these foods and so many others are the literal fruits of pollinators’ hard work. In fact, animal or insect … Continue reading "Conservation Action: Pollinator"

When I was very young, I used to think that when birds molted their feathers it meant they dropped every feather at once and were running about looking like a plucked chicken. Thankfully, I quickly figured out that this was not the case. Feather molting in birds is a complicated process that can vary between … Continue reading "What does it mean when birds molt?"

The eastern indigo snake is native to Florida, southern Georgia and southern Alabama. These non-venomous snakes are the largest native snake in the U.S. (a large male can be 7–8 feet long!) and are solid black. But, if you look closely, you can see their scales are iridescent (word of the day) and reflect light … Continue reading "Saving icons of the longleaf pine forest"

Hi everyone, Ashley here! Spring has sprung, and I’m going to tell you all about how we work with the herd of Petting Zoo animals during our busy season. I am an Ambassador Animal Keeper in this area, so I get to work with all the goats and sheep down in the Children’s Zoo. If … Continue reading "Hello from the herd!"

Just in time for Endangered Species Day, Zoo Atlanta celebrates the birth of a rare new arrival. An infant crowned lemur was born May 4, 2019, to parents Sava and Xonsu. Female Sava, 5, and male Xonsu, 6, were recommended to pair by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). They … Continue reading "Endangered crowned lemur born"

Just in time for Endangered Species Day, Zoo Atlanta celebrates the birth of a rare new arrival. An infant crowned lemur was born May 4, 2019, to parents Sava and Xonsu. Female Sava, 5, and male Xonsu, 6, were recommended to pair by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). They … Continue reading "Endangered crowned lemur born"

One thing you all might have noticed from your visits to Zoo Atlanta or the pictures we have shared is that the outdoor habitats, dayrooms and behind-the-scenes night areas all look pretty empty during bamboo shoot season! Without all that extra “fluff” of bamboo leaves, when we offer the bears the equivalent weight of bamboo … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, May 8"

If you’ve visited us recently, you may have visited on a day when what we call the “elephant bridge,” the wooden visitor pathway that connects the main spine to our current African Plains area, has been intermittently closed to foot traffic. On behalf of all of us at Zoo Atlanta, we appreciate your patience with … Continue reading "Exciting changes underway"

Spend the morning exploring the African rainforest and the afternoon viewing wildlife from South America. Visit reptiles and amphibians found right here in our backyards of Georgia, as well as those from around the globe. Compare and contrast bird species from the largest kori bustard to the noisy crested screamer. And while you’re taking a … Continue reading "Biodiversity comes alive"