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Hello Zoo Atlanta fans! My name is Katherine Biddle, and I am a Seasonal Bird Keeper here at the Zoo. As with any typical bird nerd, I have a love for all things feathered and flying. However, there is a special place in my heart for those that belong to the group known as birds … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 11"

A legend in his own time, remembered fondly by generations of Atlantans, and an icon of the transformation of Zoo Atlanta, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42. Born in Africa, he arrived at the Zoo in 1961. He was … Continue reading "Willie B."

Every life at the Zoo is a story worth sharing, but his story was once told so widely and passionately that it ignited a national movement that touched two coasts. From the jungles of Africa to the shores of the Pacific Northwest to The Ford African Rain Forest at Zoo Atlanta, his life has been a symbol of the way animals shape our lives – and the power we have to shape theirs.

It is amazing how fast time flies, especially as we see our young orangutans grow and develop! I can’t believe it has been almost two years since Keju was born at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Keju’s name means “cheese” in Indonesian, and she was named by the staff at Henry Vilas to honor her Wisconsin … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, April 4"

BREWERY LIST FLAMINGO PLAZA 1. New Realm Brewing Co. Psychedelic Rabbit IPA Hazy Like a Fox Hazy IPA 2. Stillfire Brewing College Dropout Lager Koastal Krush POG Mimosa Sour AFRICAN SAVANNA 3. Blake’s Cider Hard Cider Co. Key Lime Pie Cider Triple Jam Cider 4. Assorted Wines 5. Reformation Brewery Cold One Pilsner Reformation IPA … Continue reading "Brew Beer List"

Brew Entertainment High Cotton: An americana party experience 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | near Grand Patio High Cotton is Atlanta’s premier country cover band, bringing boot-stomping energy and Southern charm to every stage they hit. With a sound rooted in the golden era of country music and a flair for modern-day chart-toppers, High Cotton … Continue reading "Brew Entertainment"

Keeper Talks are free educational conversations between animal experts and our guests. Visitors can enjoy learning about animals from the African savanna all the way to kangaroos of the Australian Outback. Many of these include an opportunity to watch the animals during their feeding times.

Snakes! When I bring a snake out during an animal presentation, I usually encounter at least one person who’s a little less than enthusiastic. If you are afraid of snakes, let me start by saying it’s okay; in fact, many other animals have a natural fear of snakes (aside from species like the mongoose, whose … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, March 23"

Zoo Atlanta prepares to say farewell to Andazi the rhino; The mother of the first rhino calf ever born at the Zoo will soon begin a new chapter in Arkansas Andazi, a 10-year-old female eastern black rhinoceros, will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo, with a new chance to contribute to … Continue reading "Saying farewell to Andazi the rhino"

Zoo Atlanta prepares to say farewell to Andazi the rhino; The mother of the first rhino calf ever born at the Zoo will soon begin a new chapter in Arkansas Andazi, a 10-year-old female eastern black rhinoceros, will soon leave Atlanta for a new home at a new zoo, with a new chance to contribute to … Continue reading "Saying farewell to Andazi the rhino"