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WHO: Raymond B. King, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta, has been voted Atlanta’s Most Admired Nonprofit CEO for the third year in a row. The honor was announced during an awards breakfast hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle on August 25, 2016. WHAT: Following a city-wide call for nominations from the Atlanta Business Chronicle … Continue reading "Raymond B. King: Nonprofit CEO"

A few years ago, I purchased an animal tracking bracelet from a company called Fahlo  which partners with conservation organizations specific to the species featured on each bracelet. At first, it was just a cool way to feel connected to a species I love while supporting conservation, but learning about the lion I was tracking led me to Ewaso Lions! I was immediately inspired by the work they do to protect lions and other … Continue reading "My journey to Ewaso Lions"

Hi y’all! It’s Caleb with the Elephant Care Team! My wife recently became a 7th grade science teacher, teaching life science. All school year, I keep joking that nearly every major concept in biology can be illustrated through one animal – an elephant! From the tiniest molecules to entire ecosystems, elephants are walking case studies … Continue reading "The BEST biology example"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the amazing world of bioinspired design   WHAT:  Learning, science, and discovery are themes of an activity-packed day at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as educators beyond the classroom.   Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 off … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATES LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND MORE ON MARCH 14"

Educator Appreciation Day offers free admission for educators; Biomechanics Day invites people of all ages to explore the amazing world of bioinspired design   WHAT:  Learning, science, and discovery are themes of an activity-packed day at Educator Appreciation Day and Biomechanics Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with two special events highlighting the role of Zoo Atlanta and partners as educators beyond the classroom.   Educator Appreciation Day: Educators enjoy free admission and $5 … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATES LEARNING, SCIENCE, AND MORE ON MARCH 14"

Some very cool renovations are in the works for our warthog habitat here at Zoo Atlanta! These new features will give us the opportunity to provide a more comfortable experience for our warthogs Hamlet and Eleanor, along with more flexibility when it comes to access in these unpredictable Georgia weather conditions – which equals more viewing opportunities for our guests to appreciate … Continue reading "Exciting updates for Eleanor and Hamlet!"

Hi, I am Chandler Brown English, and I am currently the Primate Research Intern here at Zoo Atlanta. In this role, my time is split evenly between Zoo Atlanta and one of the Zoo’s Signature Conservation Partners, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This is an approximate “Week in the Life” of a Primate Research Intern.      I spend my Mondays in the Fossey Fund offices, where I kick off my week with an 8 a.m. video call … Continue reading "A week in the life of a Primate Research Intern  "...

Zoo Atlanta Location and Map | Zoo Atlanta Parking | Bus Parking | Alternative Transportation Zoo Atlanta Location and Map Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta GA 30315, near downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, in close proximity to other Atlanta landmarks like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park … Continue reading "Getting Here"

The evergreen toad is a small to medium toad from the Bufonidae family, or true frog family. They can be found out in the wild naturally in Central and South America, specifically in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. They live in humid lowland forests, near rivers and pools, freshwater marshes, gardens, and urban … Continue reading "No two the same: the high-climbing evergreen toad"