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Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a new addition to the African Savanna. Titan, a 16-year-old adult male African elephant, arrived in Atlanta on January 29, 2025, from Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Titan, who weighs around 8,200 pounds, was born in Eswatini, and along with several other elephants, was part of a multi-organizational … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Titan the Elephant"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a new addition to the African Savanna. Titan, a 16-year-old adult male African elephant, arrived in Atlanta on January 29, 2025, from Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Titan, who weighs around 8,200 pounds, was born in Eswatini, and along with several other elephants, was part of a multi-organizational … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Titan the Elephant"

You may remember from a few months back, during the springtime, that the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta was experiencing what we called a baby bird boom. It was a very exciting time for us, but this boom was nothing too unusual, as springtime is when most birds tend to breed. Now spring has … Continue reading "Egg season for winter-breeding birds"

Less than two weeks remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power – and to kick off the new year with eye-popping inspirations for preserving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season after January 19, 2025. IllumiNights is made possible with support from Luminary Sponsor … Continue reading "IllumiNights closes for the season after January 19"

Less than two weeks remain to experience the wonders of IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power – and to kick off the new year with eye-popping inspirations for preserving Earth’s spectacular biodiversity – before the festival closes for the season after January 19, 2025. IllumiNights is made possible with support from Luminary Sponsor … Continue reading "IllumiNights closes for the season after January 19"

It’s the best time of the year! Well, in my opinion, anyway! If you do not share the same sentiment about the December holiday season, that’s okay! Just humor me for the length of this blog. My name is Emily, and I am part of our Ambassador Animals Team, and I love the holiday season. … Continue reading "What’s on the animals’ holiday wish list?"

Field projects on three continents will be funded by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – December 19, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Borneo, Panama, Cambodia, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and Madagascar in the new year. Projects for red pandas, orangutans, Panamanian golden frogs, drill monkeys, clouded leopards, gorillas, chimpanzees, … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment to seven international conservation programs in 2025"

Field projects on three continents will be funded by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – December 19, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Borneo, Panama, Cambodia, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and Madagascar in the new year. Projects for red pandas, orangutans, … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment to seven international conservation programs in 2025"

While infant Nangka has been the recent star of our orangutan area, we don’t want you to forget about our other amazing orangutans. The Orangutan Care Team takes care of 10 orangutans! We are lucky to have a wide range of ages and personalities, and we even get the opportunity to take care of both … Continue reading "Meet the orangutans!"

Family fun, hourly countdowns, and more at a daytime celebration for everyone   WHAT: Not everyone can stay up until midnight, but the entire family can ring in the New Year at the all-new Zoo Year’s Eve! People of all ages will get a chance to welcome 2025 with a day packed with fun, excitement, and a … Continue reading "ALL AGES CAN RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE ALL-NEW ZOO YEAR’S EVE"