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Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success of their species. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Paprika, a 4-year-old female red panda. Paprika arrived at the Zoo on June 15, 2026, from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Paprika’s move … Continue reading "Red pandas on the move"

Zoo Atlanta comes alive with a vibrant and inclusive evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies at Pride Night at the Zoo on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages 21 and up. In addition to the inspirations of wildlife from around the world, guests will enjoy a variety of … Continue reading "Pride Night at Zoo Atlanta"

I’m Alexis, a member of the Elephant Care Team here in the Mammal Department. My journey with Zoo Atlanta started before I can even remember it. According to my mom, it was my very first outing as a baby. Like so many Atlanta children, I grew up wandering these pathways, marveling at animals from around the … Continue reading "A Juneteenth reflection on my childhood dreams"

Imagine if I told you that I was studying a species of fish that lived only in the Okefenokee Swamp and in the Everglades. That would be an interesting geographic distribution, and the field of Biogeography is all about studying the hows and whys of the distribution of species. So, let’s think about the biogeography … Continue reading "Biogeography and distribution of species"

All eyes are on the World Cup in Atlanta, but the matches of Zoo Cup 2026 are the games to watch. Beginning on Monday, June 15, 2026, 16 Zoo Atlanta animal species will match up to test their skills with soccer balls until only one Champion remains – and fans near and far get to … Continue reading "Zoo Cup 2026 – These are the matches to watch!"

All eyes are on the World Cup in Atlanta, but the matches of Zoo Cup 2026 are the games to watch. Beginning on Monday, June 15, 2026, 16 Zoo Atlanta animal species will match up to test their skills with soccer balls until only one Champion remains – and fans near and far get to … Continue reading "Zoo Cup 2026 – These are the matches to watch!"

As the world’s attention turns to Atlanta during the World Cup, Zoo Atlanta is the ideal destination for the inspirations of wildlife and family fun in a welcoming atmosphere in the home of hundreds of animals from around the globe. Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta (three miles or five kilometers) and the city’s major … Continue reading "Between the matches at Zoo Atlanta"

As the world’s attention turns to Atlanta during the World Cup, Zoo Atlanta is the ideal destination for the inspirations of wildlife and family fun in a welcoming atmosphere in the home of hundreds of animals from around the globe. Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta (three miles or five kilometers) and the city’s major … Continue reading "Between the matches at Zoo Atlanta"

One of the planet’s rarest reptile species has hatched at Zoo Atlanta for the first time in nearly eight years. Two Guatemalan beaded lizards hatched on May 14 and May 17, 2026. Zoo Atlanta is one of only seven zoos in the U.S. housing this critically endangered species, which has not hatched at Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Guatemalan beaded lizards hatch at Zoo Atlanta for the first time since 2018"

I hope you all had an amazing World Turtle Day this past Saturday! I am Dr. Kate Leach, Senior Veterinarian at Zoo Atlanta, and I have more to share about turtles, and there is no better time to celebrate turtles and tortoises than around World Turtle Day.  I hope you will take a moment here … Continue reading "The role of conservation medicine in species recovery"