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Ah, Valentine’s Day. A whole day of the year dedicated to love. Most of the humans I have encountered have some strong opinions about Valentine’s Day. Some enjoy the idea of buying expensive gifts or dressing up and going out to celebrate with a fancy meal, maybe throw in a little karaoke and dancing too! Others … Continue reading "Be my Valentine: animal kingdom style"

Become a citizen scientist and win your own Catio or birding experience in Zoo Atlanta’s Birds, Backyards, and Beyond Contest ATLANTA – February 9, 2023 – In advance of one of the largest annual migrations for native birds in North America, citizen scientists and birders of all experience levels are encouraged to participate in the 2023 … Continue reading "JOIN THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT!"

Get set to run for reticulated giraffes on April 22 ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 – Ready, set, run! Registration is open now for the third-annual Run Like Wild 5K at Zoo Atlanta, scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023. The run will take place in and through the Zoo and Grant Park, making Run Like Wild … Continue reading "REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR THE THIRD-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD 5K"

Bring a résumé for a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager on February 9 WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal and part-time positions at an upcoming Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta on Thursday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To attend, applicants should register online at zooatlanta.org/careers and … Continue reading "APPLY FOR SEASONAL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AT THE ZOO ATLANTA JOB FAIR"

Zoo Atlanta is renowned for our conservation breeding program for what is arguably the most endangered lizard species in the world, the Guatemalan beaded lizard (Heloderma charlesbogerti). This species was discovered for science by my former graduate advisor, Dr. Jonathan A. Campbell, after hearing about it from local villagers in an obscure desert valley in … Continue reading "The Guatemalan beaded lizard and its complete genome"

A genome of one of the world’s most endangered lizard species was the first ever assembled. A new look at the mechanics of an elephant’s trunk garnered international interest. A habitat distribution map of a believed-extinct toad was the first accurate study of its kind ever published. These were just three of the research studies … Continue reading "2022 Research Accomplishments"

A celebration of love is wild on February 14 ATLANTA – January 13, 2023 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the only venue in the city where an elephant may stroll by as you toast your special someone. Reservations are now available for the Wild at Heart Valentine’s Day Dinner, set for February 14, 2022, from 6:30 … Continue reading "Zoo News RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WILD AT HEART VALENTINE’S DINNER"

Chinese Lantern Festival closes for the season after January 15 WHAT: The coming nights are Atlanta’s last chances to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Chinese Lantern Festival – and to kick off the new year with eye-opening inspirations for saving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season on January 15, 2023. … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE ILLUMINIGHTS AT THE ZOO"

Chinese Lantern Festival closes for the season after January 15 WHAT: The coming nights are Atlanta’s last chances to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Chinese Lantern Festival – and to kick off the new year with eye-opening inspirations for saving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season on January 15, … Continue reading "Last chance to experience IllumiNights at the Zoo"

As the new year begins, it’s a good time to start thinking about the ways we can help the world around us. A great place to start is right in your backyard. I’m Bird Keeper Abbi, and I’m here to tell you about some simple ways to help our native animals, especially birds! Reduce window … Continue reading "New year, new ways to support backyard birds"