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As construction continues on their new habitat in the new Grand New View African savanna, the elephants Kelly and Tara are both keeping themselves busy with mud-throwing and dust baths, and we’re looking forward to those hot summer days when they’ll lie down and roll in the wallows to thoroughly saturate themselves. Keeping the appropriate … Continue reading "Checking in with Kelly, Tara and the meerkats"

Kate joined the veterinary team at Zoo Atlanta in 2012. Prior to this she practiced veterinary medicine in Connecticut, working with exotic and domestic species, including native wildlife. During veterinary school Kate completed several preceptorships at zoos internationally in Australia, New Zealand, and the US, one of which was at Zoo Atlanta! Kate received her Bachelor of Science from Duke University, having majored in in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, as well as Biology. She then received her veterinary degree from Massey University in New Zealand, where she graduated with distinction. 

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.

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success of their species. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Paprika, a 4-year-old female red panda. Paprika arrived at the Zoo on June 15, 2026, from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Paprika’s move … Continue reading "Red pandas on the move"

Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success of their species. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Paprika, a 4-year-old female red panda. Paprika arrived at the Zoo on June 15, 2026, from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Paprika’s move … Continue reading "Red pandas on the move"

Zoo Atlanta comes alive with a vibrant and inclusive evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies at Pride Night at the Zoo on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages 21 and up. In addition to the inspirations of wildlife from around the world, guests will enjoy a variety of … Continue reading "Pride Night at Zoo Atlanta"

I’m Alexis, a member of the Elephant Care Team here in the Mammal Department. My journey with Zoo Atlanta started before I can even remember it. According to my mom, it was my very first outing as a baby. Like so many Atlanta children, I grew up wandering these pathways, marveling at animals from around the … Continue reading "A Juneteenth reflection on my childhood dreams"

Imagine if I told you that I was studying a species of fish that lived only in the Okefenokee Swamp and in the Everglades. That would be an interesting geographic distribution, and the field of Biogeography is all about studying the hows and whys of the distribution of species. So, let’s think about the biogeography … Continue reading "Biogeography and distribution of species"