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In celebration of the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer, Zoo Atlanta is joining the found art movement in Atlanta by dropping priceless prizes throughout the metro area in summer 2019. On Fridays beginning on June 28 and continuing until August 16, one lucky discoverer somewhere in metro Atlanta will find an original piece … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING AFRICAN SAVANNA FOUND ART FRIDAYS"

ATLANTA – June 26, 2019 – Zoo Atlanta is expanding the outreach of its Safari Camp experience this summer with the first-ever Summer Safari Camp Takeover Program sponsored by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. In partnership with the City of Atlanta’s Camp Best Friends, Zoo Atlanta educators are visiting seven Camp Best Friends locations, providing … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA EXTENDS SAFARI CAMP INTO COMMUNITY"

OFFICIAL RULES ELIGIBILITY: The “African Savanna Found Art Friday” Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the United States/District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older (19+ for residents of Alabama and Nebraska) at the time of entry. A minor may win the Sweepstakes if accompanied by and with the … Continue reading "Found Art Friday Sweepstakes Rules"

Zoo Atlanta-born silverback has moved to a new zoo to start his own group On June 24, 2019, Jasiri, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta, is ready to begin an exciting new chapter in a new home. Jasiri left Atlanta on June 17, 2019, and is now settling into new surroundings … Continue reading "Jasiri the gorilla begins a new chapter"

Jasiri, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta, is ready to begin an exciting new chapter in a new home. Jasiri left Atlanta on June 17, 2019, and is now settling into new surroundings at Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (SSP) … Continue reading "Jasiri the gorilla begins a new chapter"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "Major Milestone for African Elephants"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"

See the elephants in their state-of-the-art new habitat when the African Savanna opens later this summer. African elephants Kelly and Tara have packed their trunks in a major celebration for the elephant program at Zoo Atlanta: their long-awaited move to their new environment in the all-new African Savanna, opening later this summer. In a milestone … Continue reading "African Elephants Pack Their Trunks in Major Milestone"

It is important that the animals here at Zoo Atlanta have positive relationships with all members of their care teams. This is why we put such a strong emphasis on giving the animals choice and control over their days, as well as the option to voluntarily participate in their training. Due to the medical nature … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, June 14"