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Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the holiday season starting November 16 ATLANTA – October 5, 2023 – One of Atlanta’s newest holiday light traditions returns with a stunning contemplation of the wonders of the natural world at IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power. Tickets are now on sale for the experience, which opens … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA POWER"

Lila Szweda, Exhibit Interpreter Zoo Atlanta is part of a thriving community. Behind the animals and the team members you see on grounds, there is a team of researchers dedicated to advancing the welfare of animals in zoological and wild settings. Despite being a geographically smaller zoo, Zoo Atlanta is a research powerhouse. A 2017 … Continue reading "Slashing through limits"

New arrival will ultimately be joined by a companion on the Zoo’s African Savanna ATLANTA – September 26, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome a new set of stripes to its complement of African wildlife. Wembe, a 17-year-old plains zebra, arrived in Atlanta on September 26, 2023, from another Association of Zoos and Aquariums … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES WEMBE THE PLAINS ZEBRA"

Signature wine festival will feature live music from The Purple Madness, the ultimate tribute to Prince. WHAT: Atlanta’s wildest wine festival will sooncome uncorked at Sippin’ Safari on Saturday, September 16. Tickets are still available for the signature event, which will feature wine samplingand live music from The Purple Madness, the ultimate tribute to Prince, … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND SIPPIN’ SAFARI"

Squirrel-sized “bintlets” will remain behind the scenes for several weeks ATLANTA – September 8, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome three new binturongs, born to mother Bramble on August 31, 2023. The newborns – which are known as bintlets – are the first offspring of Bramble and father Baloo and the first binturongs … Continue reading "BINTURONGS BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

In the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, a peculiar and captivating bird takes to the skies with its distinct appearance and unique behavior. Enter the wrinkled hornbill, a remarkable avian species that has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. With its unmistakable wrinkled casque and extraordinary nesting habits, this magnificent bird stands … Continue reading "The wrinkled hornbill: A fascinating forest dweller"

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original founding member of its great ape population: Biji the Sumatran orangutan, age 52. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been treating the geriatric orangutan for advancing kidney failure, and due to her poor prognosis, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION"

Limited-time shirt fundraiser commemorates the late legend WHAT: Celebrate memories of the legendary late Willie B. with a limited-time Willie B. Forever T-shirt fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta. The exclusive retro design is available in a variety of colors, both solid and tie-dyed, and styles, including T-shirts, tanks, hoodies and more for a minimum donation to … Continue reading "WEAR WILLIE B. FOREVER WITH EXCLUSIVE RETRO T-SHIRT"

Limited-time shirt fundraiser commemorates the late legend WHAT: Celebrate memories of the legendary late Willie B. with a limited-time Willie B. Forever T-shirt fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta. The exclusive retro design is available in a variety of colors, both solid and tie-dyed, and styles, including T-shirts, tanks, hoodies and more for a minimum donation to … Continue reading "WEAR WILLIE B. FOREVER WITH EXCLUSIVE RETRO T-SHIRT"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, 2023. On these two dates, residents of the City of Atlanta or Fulton County or employees of the City of Atlanta Government or Fulton County Government will enjoy free admission for … Continue reading "CITY OF ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY FAMILY DAYS PRESENTED BY PNC"