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Elegant spaces meet wild places at Atlanta’s newest special event destination. A historic treasure comes alive for an exciting new chapter as Atlanta’s newest premier event destination with the debut of Savanna Hall, now open for special events at Zoo Atlanta. Savanna Hall is the second phase of the Zoo’s landmark Grand New View, which … Continue reading "Announcing the Opening of Savanna Hall"

Hi everyone. Kaya here from the Primate Team. One of my favorite things to do when I’m at work is feed the animals in my care. It gives us a chance to develop a relationship with the animals, creating trust and communication. I specifically work with the 19 gorillas, 11 orangutans, and three golden lion … Continue reading "The science of feeding"

Apply for seasonal positions on February 1. WHAT: Dependable, enthusiastic and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants are asked to apply online and bring a résumé to be considered for positions. … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Job Fair"

What’s the first thing you think about when someone mentions a salamander? If you thought of a slimy amphibian that can respirate through its skin, you’re correct! If you thought of a hellbender, you’re correct! If you thought of a cute little animal that lives in an aqueous environment, you’re also correct! But did you … Continue reading "Tony the tiger … salamander!"

Okay folks, time is up! Have you conquered all of your 2019 New Year’s resolutions? Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Department sure did! Read along to learn some of the ways we went above and beyond to achieve our 2019 New Year’s reZOOlutions.  Last January, we decided to make 2019 the year of native birds by resolving to increase public … Continue reading "New Year’s resolutions for native birds"

Wrapping up another productive year of research here at Zoo Atlanta, I’d thought I’d share with you the fruits of our labors. It was an exciting year in research at Zoo Atlanta! Our team published a whopping 14 peer-reviewed articles, bringing our Zoo total up to at least 362 publications since 1978 (every once in … Continue reading "Another productive year for science"

Lilo and Stitch are the newest additions to the Zoo’s complement of South American wildlife. Zoo Atlanta welcomes a new mammal species to its animal population: Lilo and Stitch the Patagonian maras. Female Lilo, 4, and male Stitch, 2, arrived at Zoo Atlanta on December 9, 2019. Although they are rabbit-like in appearance, with long … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Patagonian Maras"

Hi everyone! I’m Pam, I am one of the newest members of the small primate portion of the Primate Team. We refer to our team as “SAP” (Small African Primate), although the animal’s in our team’s care are not all African (and one species is not a primate). We care for the animals in the … Continue reading "Celebrating with Inge and the gang"

There’s a Black Friday alternative with a single-day discount at the Zoo on November 29. WHAT: Spend a day outdoors with family and friends in the home of the only giant panda twins in the U.S. at Black-and-White Friday at Zoo Atlanta.  On Friday, November 29, enjoy 50% off up to two children’s general admission … Continue reading "Black-and-White Friday"

Grant is largest show of federal support to date for the effort to target cardiac health in gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. The Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta has been selected to receive a 2019 National Leadership Grants for Museums award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). At $619,044, … Continue reading "Great Ape Heart Project awarded fourth IMLS grant"