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Kookaburras are the largest members of the kingfisher family. Made famous by the Australian folk song “Kookaburra” by Marion Sinclair, kookaburras perch in trees and vocalize loudly. The birds’ loud, raucous call has been used in hundreds of “jungle” movies set in Asia, Africa and the Americans, although the birds are found only in Australia.

Join Zoo Atlanta in celebrating our community’s seniors with the second annual City of Atlanta/Fulton County Senior Day at Zoo Atlanta presented by Kaiser Permanente

If you’ve been to Zoo Atlanta in the last few months, you might have caught a glimpse of some exciting introductions. We have four southern white rhinos here at Zoo Atlanta who had previously been housed in separate groups. As of late April 2025, all four rhinos have been going through introductions, resulting in a … Continue reading "Introducing a new rhino crash"

The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (GTAP) is a source of hope for gorillas and chimpanzees in the Congo Basin. Nestled in the heart of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, this initiative is redefining conservation. Founded in 1999 to protect the pristine Central African rainforests from logging, today it stands as a testament to the power of science-driven … Continue reading "Trekking into the Congo on an unforgettable adventure"

The main product of scientific research is the peer-reviewed publications that announce the results and conclusions of the work. This is why researchers at zoos, museums, universities, research centers, etc. all focus so much on these publications. You’ll note that in many of these Animal Science Blogs, I will highlight a publication that supports the … Continue reading "Research publications: Who reads this stuff?!"

Casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo are back – just for adults  WHAT: Summer evenings are where the wild things are with the return of Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta, coming up on Friday, June 20; Friday, July 18; and Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.   NEW for 2025 are new … Continue reading "SAVANNA NIGHTS SUMMER SERIES RETURNS WITH NATURE, MUSIC, AND GOOD VIBES"

Collect the first of eight Animal All-Star Cards at Zoo Atlanta this weekend, featuring the Zoo’s Hondo the African lion  ATLANTA – May 19, 2025 – In honor of the Atlanta Braves hosting the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Truist Park this summer on July 15, Zoo Atlanta is teaming up with the Atlanta … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TEAMS UP WITH ATLANTA BRAVES ON ANIMAL ALL-STAR TRADING CARDS"

Flock this way for Pink Flamboyance Lager and samples from more than 35 breweries on May 24  WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and time is running out for tickets to an event which has been known to sell out in advance. The 21-and-up … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

Flock this way for Pink Flamboyance Lager and samples from more than 35 breweries on May 24  WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and time is running out for tickets to an event which has been known to sell out in advance. The … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America housing drill monkeys? Currently, we have one male, Enwe, and two females, Achi and Amaka. However, I can’t talk about how amazing our drill monkeys are without a little history lesson. Our monkey habitats were built in 1990; building took nine months … Continue reading "Checking in with North America’s only zoological population of drill monkeys"