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Annual “terrapin swap” is part of an effort to protect a Georgia native species. The 25 hatchling diamondback terrapins now exploring a tidal creek habitat at Zoo Atlanta are part of a vital effort to raise awareness of and mitigate the threats facing a Georgia native species. Just weeks old, the hatchlings arrived in Atlanta … Continue reading "Hatchling diamondback terrapins arrive"

We’re all pretty done with summer over here, except for the naked mole rats, of course; if it’s not hot, they’ll have to cuddle for warmth. The elephants cover themselves in mud or dust and receive frequent baths. The meerkats have an air-conditioned area, which is a bonus for us when we do meerkat training. … Continue reading "Summer’s almost over …"

Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta hosts City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC and supported by Kaiser Permanente on Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19, 2018. On these two dates, guests who can demonstrate residence in the City of Atlanta or Fulton County or employment … Continue reading "City of Atlanta & Fulton County Family Days"

Hey everyone, my name is Kaylee, and I was an intern here at Zoo Atlanta this past summer! Working with the Ambassador Animal Team in the Wieland Wildlife Home was the opportunity of a lifetime. This area has a wide variety of animals: reptiles, mammals, amphibians and an invertebrate or two. In addition to getting … Continue reading "Learning to work with animal ambassadors"

Get advance tickets now for the return of Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine event. WHAT: Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, coming up Saturday, September 22, 2018. The third-annual signature event will feature wine sampling, bites from local restaurants, live music on stages throughout the Zoo, evening wildlife viewing and … Continue reading "Early-bird Sippin’ Safari tickets now on sale!"

Welcome back to another school year! Here at Zoo Atlanta, we have been busy this summer getting the 2018-19 school program lineup ready for your students. This year, the Zoo has some new experiences, as well as some returning favorites, for your students in grades Pre-K through 12! Each of our school programs is aligned … Continue reading "Welcome back to school from VP of Education"

What is the illegal wildlife trade, and equally importantly, what can you do to help? First, it’s important to know what the trade is and why it’s growing. The illegal wildlife trade is wildlife crime involving the capture, sale/trade of animals/plants as food, pets, clothing/accessories, tourist attractions, trinkets, medicines and more. It is the second-largest … Continue reading "Help to end illegal wildlife trade"

I just got back from a week-long vacation, so I wanted to see if Xi Lun would remember any of her training that we have been working on. One of the behaviors I am responsible for training is the “open-mouth present,” wherein the giant pandas are asked to hold their mouths open for us to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, July 27"

Traditional dance, music, demonstrations and more at a two-day cultural heritage festival on July 28 and 29. WHAT: Travel the globe at the third annual Wild World Weekend, a two-day cultural heritage festival at Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. The event will highlight the dynamic cultures and rich biodiversity of … Continue reading "Around the globe at Wild World Weekend"

Partnership with Zambia-based Conservation South Luangwa aligns with a new Conservation Strategic Action Plan. In a substantial new commitment to wildlife conservation, Zoo Atlanta announces a new partnership with Conservation South Luangwa to protect African elephants and other species impacted by wildlife trafficking and human-wildlife conflict. The partnership represents a significant step toward a goal … Continue reading "Exciting new commitment to elephant conservation"