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4-month-old from Sacramento Zoo will be introduced to Zoo Atlanta’s nationally renowned veteran adoptive mother Madu   ATLANTA – September 11, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta and the Sacramento Zoo are very pleased to announce that Nangka, a 4-month-old male Sumatran orangutan, arrived safely in Atlanta on Friday, September 8, 2023. In coming days, the infant will … Continue reading "NEW CHAPTER FOR INFANT SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN NANGKA"

Hey y’all, and welcome to another addition of Keeper Stories. My name is Sara Fee, and I’m a Senior Keeper for Gorillas. Today I’m going to spend some time focusing on one particular gorilla, because there just isn’t enough time for me to gloat about each of our 18 fabulous gorillas, but catch me in … Continue reading "The joys of Anaka!"

An all-new ropes course experience for Zoo Atlanta’s youngest explorers ATLANTA – May 27, 2022 – Memorial Day Weekend brings the debut of a new experience for Zoo Atlanta’s littlest guests. The all-new Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente offers children under 48 inches tall a ropes course adventure. With the assistance of a … Continue reading "Introducing Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente"

An all-new ropes course experience for Zoo Atlanta’s youngest explorers Memorial Day Weekend brings the debut of a new experience for Zoo Atlanta’s littlest guests. The all-new Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente offers children under 48 inches tall a ropes course adventure. With the assistance of a parent or guardian, children will zip, … Continue reading "Introducing Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente"

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE Free admission for educators, discounts for accompanying guests, and more on March 12 WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes its fellow educators at the Spring Educator Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Educators will enjoy free admission and $5 off general admission for … Continue reading "Educator Appreciation Day Presented by Kaiser Permanente"

We scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction, or pseudo-science. Legends of Bigfoot irritate our rational sensibilities. But sometimes it is really fun to dive into myths and tall tales and try to discover a factual basis for these wild ideas. Let’s consider my favorite one: the mighty, some would say creepy, jackalope! … Continue reading "Are jackalopes real?"

Hello there!  My name is Cassie, and I am the newest member of the Gorilla Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta.  I thought being the new human girl around here, it was only appropriate that I introduce you all a little more to the three new gorilla girls we recently welcomed to Zoo Atlanta.  You … Continue reading "Getting to know Kambera, Shalia and Amari"