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Support local makers at the single-day market inside Zoo Atlanta on June 15 WHAT: Stroll and shop for unique handcrafted goods from top local artists while enjoying Zoo Atlanta at the Art Gone Wild Artist Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event is supported by Sam Flax. Located inside Zoo Atlanta, the single-day outdoor … Continue reading "SHOP FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS AT THE ART GONE WILD ARTIST MARKET"

Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome a newborn monkey to the animal population. A Schmidt’s guenon was born to mother Bam on June 1, 2024. The infant is the second offspring for Bam and father JJ, who were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute … Continue reading "SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

ATLANTA – June 4, 2024 – Following a competitive nationwide search, Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Gina Ferrie, PhD, to the executive team as Vice President of Collections and Conservation.   Dr. Ferrie joins Zoo Atlanta from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she served most recently as Science Operations Manager. During her more than 16 years … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES DR. GINA FERRIE"

Cricket Wireless recently celebrated 25 years of connecting its customers to high-quality, affordable wireless experiences. Similarly, Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the milestone of 25 years of giant pandas. The two Atlanta pillars are coming together to encourage metropolitan residents to step into their wild side with experiences to visit giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, … Continue reading "CRICKET AND ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATE MILESTONES WITH ALL EYES ON PANDAS"

When you think of reptiles, what do you normally think about? Many people think creepy or gross or even scary. Personally, I think they are adorable and fascinating. But people are just starting to explore their intelligence. Scientists have started researching the benefits of varied enrichment and training for reptiles. I am a member of … Continue reading "How do reptiles use enrichment?"

Summer nights are perfect for exploring the wild with friends, a date, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s signature series for ages 21 and up. Events will take place monthly on Friday, June 21; Friday, July 19; and Friday, August 9, 2024. Evening themes and entertainment will change with each event, with … Continue reading "GET TICKETS NOW FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

Summer nights are perfect for exploring the wild with friends, a date, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, Zoo Atlanta’s signature series for ages 21 and up. Events will take place monthly on Friday, June 21; Friday, July 19; and Friday, August 9, 2024. Evening themes and entertainment will change with each event, with … Continue reading "GET TICKETS NOW FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a crowned lemur. Born May 20, 2024, to mother Sava, the new arrival represents an endangered species native to one of the planet’s richest and most imperiled hotspots of biodiversity. The newborn was delivered via Caesarean section when Sava’s labor, which began normally during the morning hours, had … Continue reading "CROWNED LEMUR BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Try Panda Shandy and samples from more than 35 breweries and cideries on May 25 WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 25, 2024, and time is running out for tickets to an event which has been known to sell out in advance. The 21-and-up event … Continue reading "LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO BREW AT THE ZOO"

ATLANTA – May 17, 2024 – With the 2024 expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China, preliminary plans are underway for Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun to travel to China later this year. Zoo Atlanta has applied for the pandas’ international travel permit, and the bears are expected to travel to … Continue reading "GIANT PANDAS FROM ZOO ATLANTA WILL TRAVEL TO CHINA IN LATE 2024"