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Only days remain for tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival, Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked with tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music around the Zoo; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and complimentary rides on the iconic … Continue reading "Time is Running Out for Tickets to Sippin’ Safari Presented by PNC Bank"

Only days remain for tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival, Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked with tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music around the Zoo; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and complimentary rides … Continue reading "Time is Running Out for Tickets to Sippin’ Safari Presented by PNC Bank"

This past June, I got to spend two weeks doing something I have dreamed about my whole life: participating in field conservation work abroad by volunteering at VulPro, an African vulture conservation organization located in Hartbeesport, South Africa. I was provided with this opportunity via Zoo Atlanta’s Jennifer Mickelberg Field Conservation Grant. While I was … Continue reading "International Vulture Awareness Day and my work with VulPro"

Presented by Kaiser Permanente. Zig, zag, climb and balance as you navigate a series of rope ladders, bridges, nets and tightrope-style foot lines.

College students and fans enjoy an afternoon and evening at the Zoo with exclusive discounts, curated opportunities, and more at the second-annual U at the Zoo presented by Cricket Wireless on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Current college students will receive free admission with college ID. Adults wearing college swag will receive $10 … Continue reading "U at the Zoo Presented By Cricket Wireless"

Have you ever wondered what happens when different kinds of animals must learn how to live together? In our mixed-species African Savanna habitat, there are giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. But these animals didn’t become a happy group overnight. They had to take their time, get to know one another, and learn to respect each other’s space. Back in January, … Continue reading "Olive the ostrich and the zebra adventure"

A favorite annual event returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Play the Animal Way, a Zoo-wide celebration of the creative talents behind the activities, objects, sounds, scents, and more that ensure that the animals at Zoo Atlanta are active, engaged, and enriched year-round. Animals around the Zoo will investigate the most colorful surprises of … Continue reading "Play the Animal Way at Zoo Atlanta"

The Zoo Atlanta Green Team will host a third-annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Members and guests are encouraged to bring small electronics to recycle through partners at ecocell to benefit the Gorillas on the Line … Answer the Call campaign. Accepted items will include cell phones; … Continue reading "Recycle electronics at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, August 29"

A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong and is clinging tightly to Bam, who is providing appropriate maternal care. While … Continue reading "Schmidt’s guenon born at Zoo Atlanta"

The eve of the 2020s brought one of the most significant transformations in Zoo Atlanta history with the ambitious and historic Grand New View project. Zoo Atlanta raised more than $50 million for the project, which entailed three phases. The first phase, a new African Savanna, opened in August 2019. A highlight of the African … Continue reading "2019-Present: A New Era of Transformation"