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Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi are back on the prowl in a newly upgraded habitat   ATLANTA – April 8, 2025 – Spring comes roaring in with a newly renovated African lion complex, now open at Zoo Atlanta. The six-month, $3 million project introduces an array of new features designed for lions Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi and a new … Continue reading "AFRICAN LION COMPLEX OPENS AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi are back on the prowl in a newly upgraded habitat   ATLANTA – April 8, 2025 – Spring comes roaring in with a newly renovated African lion complex, now open at Zoo Atlanta. The six-month, $3 million project introduces an array of new features designed for lions Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi and … Continue reading "AFRICAN LION COMPLEX OPENS AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Do you like to have a nice cup of tea every now and then? Well, Kalimba the keel-billed toucan does too! As a special part of her diet, Kalimba receives a specially made black tea to drink as she enjoys her fruit salad made up of blueberries, pear, papaya, kiwi, banana, and honeydew melon. Yum! … Continue reading "Teatime with the toucans"

Memorial Day weekend’s longtime festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special Keeper Talks; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; classic yard games; and rides on the Endangered Species … Continue reading "EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO"

Memorial Day weekend’s longtime festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special Keeper Talks; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; classic yard games; and rides on the Endangered Species … Continue reading "EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO"

Hey everyone, Kaileen here. I am a member of our Ambassador Animals Team and enrichment liaison for all of the animals who call the Outback Station area home. We take care of a few different species and personalities year-round in our department, from the goats and sheep to the Patagonian maras. All of them have … Continue reading "Enrichment: the spice of life"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the world of Bioinspired Design   WHAT: Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day presented by PNC and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as leaders in education beyond … Continue reading "A DAY PACKED WITH LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND DISCOVERY AT ZOO ATLANTA ON MARCH 8"

Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program in spring and summer 2025. The program will provide a week of Camp for 66 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN IN 2025"

Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its signature educational camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program in spring and summer 2025. The program will provide a week of Camp for 66 children ages 5 to 11 in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN IN 2025"

Hi folks! I’m Michelle, a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department. I work in Carnivores and Hoofstock, but I started out in our petting zoo area, Outback Station. I mention my history here because this February marks my 12th year at Zoo Atlanta, and I want to share 12 things I’ve learned in that time! Every animal … Continue reading "Twelve things I’ve learned in 12 years"