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With trees blossoming and warm weather, spring is in the air! Seasonal changes are beginning to appear, which also means changes for both humans and local wildlife. As members of the same ecosystem, we will be more likely to run into furry, scaly, and feathered friends while we (and they) are enjoying the spring, and we … Continue reading "The call: “I found an injured animal!”"

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"

ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES 2022 QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Angolan colobus monkeys, western lowland gorillas, and African vultures will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species ATLANTA – March 3, 2022 – Just in time for World Wildlife Day, Zoo Atlanta announces that projects for Angolan colobus monkeys, … Continue reading "Announcing the 2022 Quarters for Conservation programs"

Just in time for World Wildlife Day, Zoo Atlanta announces that projects for Angolan colobus monkeys, western lowland gorillas, and African vultures are the beneficiaries of the 2022 program year of Quarters for Conservation, an initiative that directs 25 cents of every general admission ticket to conservation programs for wildlife. “It’s very important to us … Continue reading "2022 Quarters for Conservation programs"

The new Harris hawk at Zoo Atlanta has been named Hawkmoth, thanks to an original story of a secret superhero who aids a princess in a moment of need. “The Princess and the Hawk” was the winning story selected from more than 90 entries from children ages 13 and under in Zoo Atlanta’s Name the … Continue reading "Announcing the name of our new Harris hawk!"

Job-seekers who are energetic, friendly, reliable, and have a passion for animals and youth are invited to apply for interviews at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair for Summer Safari Day Camp Educators on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Participants must pre-apply online in advance to receive an interview. The Summer Safari Camp Educator position will be … Continue reading "Virtual Job Fair for Safari Camp Educators"

Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America with drill monkeys?! Our troop of drills consists of our male, named Enwe, and three females named Achi, Drew and Amaka.  Enwe is 19, Achi is 21, Drew is 24, and Amaka is 19 years old, and all were born at Zoo … Continue reading "“Smiling” drill monkeys?"

The Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomed six new civic and business leaders with terms beginning on January 1, 2022. New members are Ozzie Areu, Founder & CEO, Areu Brothers Studios; Fran Forehand, Executive Vice President of Power Delivery, Georgia Power; Jerry Gahlhoff, President and Chief Operating Officer, Rollins, Inc.; Robert Holder, Vice President, Holder … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors welcomes six new leaders"

Hi I’m Erin, a member of the Orangutan Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I thought I’d take the opportunity to tell you a little about one of our groups of orangutans here at the Zoo! The group currently living on Habitat 2 includes three out of 10 of the orangutans we have and is also … Continue reading "Meet Madu’s mixed-species group"

Choomba was a member of the founding group of gorillas who made up the origin of Zoo Atlanta’s gorilla program. Choomba and her peers arrived in the 1980s, at the time of the opening of the landmark Ford African Rain Forest. At the time of the arrival of these groups of gorillas, Willie B. was … Continue reading "Choomba"