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Make your picks now in Round 1 of public voting   WHAT: Herds of humans have already made their picks in a historic Sweet Sixteen Bracket to name the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Round 1 of public voting opened on March 20, 2024, with more than 2,200 votes already cast as … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its popular signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program for summer 2024. The program will provide a week of Summer Safari Camp for 41 children … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN"

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its popular signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program for summer 2024. The program will provide a week of Summer Safari Camp for … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN"

The Zoo Atlanta family is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Ruby, a female red panda. Ruby was found deceased by her care team on March 8, 2024.   The definitive cause of Ruby’s death is not yet known. Preliminary findings of a necropsy, or the non-human equivalent of an autopsy, indicated a mesenteric torsion. … Continue reading "THE ZOO ATLANTA FAMILY IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF RUBY THE RED PANDA"

Submit name suggestions now for the Rhino Sweet Sixteen Bracket ATLANTA – March 7, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta’s rhino calf needs a name, and March is Rhino Naming Madness at the Zoo! Starting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, rhino fans near and far are encouraged to submit names and subsequently vote in four rounds to help determine the … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS BEGINS TODAY"

Submit name suggestions now for the Rhino Sweet Sixteen Bracket ATLANTA – March 7, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta’s rhino calf needs a name, and March is Rhino Naming Madness at the Zoo! Starting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, rhino fans near and far are encouraged to submit names and subsequently vote in four rounds to … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS BEGINS TODAY"

Celebrate learning, science, and discovery at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as leaders in education beyond the classroom. Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 off general admission for up to four family members or … Continue reading "Celebrating learning, science, and discovery on Mar. 9"

There’s no one in the world like Mom, and her Mother’s Day experience should be as one-of-a-kind as she is. Celebrate with a sumptuous brunch buffet in the grand Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom in historic Savanna Hall, with terrace views sweeping over the African Savanna, on Sunday, May 12, 2024.   Tables may be reserved … Continue reading "RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH"

There’s no one in the world like Mom, and her Mother’s Day experience should be as one-of-a-kind as she is. Celebrate with a sumptuous brunch buffet in the grand Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom in historic Savanna Hall, with terrace views sweeping over the African Savanna, on Sunday, May 12, 2024.   Tables may be reserved … Continue reading "RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH"

Hello everyone, my name is Evan, and I’m a new Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I recently moved to Atlanta from Kansas City, where I grew up. As a kid, I was always very fascinated by the different native snake species in Missouri, and particularly the timber rattlesnake. This large rattlesnake species has such … Continue reading "The timber rattlesnake: a majestic native species"