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Zoo Atlanta welcomes Hamlet, a 19-month old male warthog, to the all-new African Savanna. A recent arrival from the Houston Zoo in Texas, Hamlet began exploring his new habitat earlier this week. Hamlet has arrived as a companion for Eleanor, the 6-year-old female warthog at Zoo Atlanta. As he is gradually acclimating to his new … Continue reading "Welcome Hamlet the warthog"

Like most other holidays in 2020, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. While we may not be comfortable attending large parties or even taking our kids trick-or-treating, we can still have a blast celebrating Halloween from home. Regardless of your plans, here are some tips to help you reduce waste and … Continue reading "Tips for a sustainable Halloween"

Like most other holidays in 2020, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. While we may not be comfortable attending large parties or even taking our kids trick-or-treating, we can still have a blast celebrating Halloween from home. Regardless of your plans, here are some tips to help you reduce waste and … Continue reading "Tips for a sustainable Halloween"

A favorite fall tradition at Zoo Atlanta returns in a dynamic new format at Play the Animal Way, an All-Day Virtual Play-a-Thon, on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing through 10 p.m. EST on Saturday, Zoo Atlanta Facebook will host exclusive content featuring animals around the Zoo investigating some of the … Continue reading "An All-Day Virtual Play-A-Thon"

Students will have the opportunity to see photos and video and hear recorded stories about Ivan’s upbringing and time at Zoo Atlanta.  

Hey everyone! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team here again! What do you think elephants, manatees, and rock hyraxes all have in common? It’s that they’re all related! Today, I’m going to break-down the African elephant’s taxonomic, or scientific, classification and explain a little bit of their ancient ancestry! In case you don’t remember … Continue reading "All in the family"

The Great Ape Heart Project based at Zoo Atlanta has received the prestigious 2020 Research Award with Top Honors from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Announced during the morning of September 16, 2020, the award recognizes achievements in advancing scientific research among accredited zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S. Launched in 2010, the … Continue reading "Great Ape Heart Project wins Research Award"

The Great Ape Heart Project based at Zoo Atlanta has received the prestigious 2020 Research Award with Top Honors from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Announced during the morning of September 16, 2020, the award recognizes achievements in advancing scientific research among accredited zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S. Launched in 2010, the … Continue reading "Great Ape Heart Project wins Research Award"

Celebrate special family members at Grandparents Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Enjoy free admission for up to two grandparents per party with purchase of any regularly-priced child’s or adult’s general admission ticket. To align with the Zoo’s current timed ticketing system, regularly-priced tickets must be purchased online in advance with … Continue reading "GRANDPARENTS DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Celebrate special family members at Grandparents Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Enjoy free admission for up to two grandparents per party with purchase of any regularly-priced child’s or adult’s general admission ticket. To align with the Zoo’s current timed ticketing system, regularly-priced tickets must be purchased online in advance with … Continue reading "GRANDPARENTS DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"