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Meet Chewie!

On May 4th, in the middle of the night, our crowned lemurs Sava and Xonsu welcomed an infant. Infant lemurs spend a lot of time attached to their mothers, and in fact usually don’t even try to explore away from mom until they are 2 months old. While we did know the infant’s sex before … Continue reading "Meet Chewie!"

Get early-bird tickets to Sippin’ Safari

Save on advance tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine event. WHAT: Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, coming up Saturday, September 21, 2019. The fourth-annual signature event will feature wine sampling, bites from local restaurants, live music on stages throughout the Zoo, evening wildlife viewing and more for guests … Continue reading "Get early-bird tickets to Sippin’ Safari"

Learning more about bird banding

Last year about this time I told you about the banding workshop I was able to attend on Hurricane Island off the coast of Maine. Last week I was able to attend the advanced portion of the workshop, this time at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in northern Minnesota.  The workshops are hosted by … Continue reading "Learning more about bird banding"

2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation

Blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Field conservation projects for blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2019-2020 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The initiative contributes 25 cents of … Continue reading "2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation"

2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation

Blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Field conservation projects for blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2019-2020 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The initiative contributes 25 cents of … Continue reading "2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation"

Zoo Atlanta: The Natural World Comes Alive

Spend the morning exploring The Ford African Rain Forest and the afternoon viewing wildlife from South America. Visit reptiles and amphibians found right here in our backyard 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 … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta: The Natural World Comes Alive"

Career Corner: Herpetology: Robert Hill

Name: Robert Hill Position Title: Assistant Curator of Herpetology Education: High school graduate Hometown: Originally from Jacksonville, FL. Moved to Atlanta with his mother when he was 8. Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: First time around about 18 months; currently just short of eight years this time around. Tell us about your job and … Continue reading "Career Corner: Herpetology: Robert Hill"

ANNOUNCING AFRICAN SAVANNA FOUND ART FRIDAYS

In celebration of the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer, Zoo Atlanta is joining the found art movement in Atlanta by dropping priceless prizes throughout the metro area in summer 2019. On Fridays beginning on June 28 and continuing until August 16, one lucky discoverer somewhere in metro Atlanta will find an original piece … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING AFRICAN SAVANNA FOUND ART FRIDAYS"

ANNOUNCING AFRICAN SAVANNA FOUND ART FRIDAYS

In celebration of the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer, Zoo Atlanta is joining the found art movement in Atlanta by dropping priceless prizes throughout the metro area in summer 2019. On Fridays beginning on June 28 and continuing until August 16, one lucky discoverer somewhere in metro Atlanta will find an original piece … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING AFRICAN SAVANNA FOUND ART FRIDAYS"

ZOO ATLANTA EXTENDS SAFARI CAMP INTO COMMUNITY

ATLANTA – June 26, 2019 – Zoo Atlanta is expanding the outreach of its Safari Camp experience this summer with the first-ever Summer Safari Camp Takeover Program sponsored by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. In partnership with the City of Atlanta’s Camp Best Friends, Zoo Atlanta educators are visiting seven Camp Best Friends locations, providing … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA EXTENDS SAFARI CAMP INTO COMMUNITY"