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Ahead of World Gorilla Day on September 24, two organizations celebrate an impressive 30 years of partnership in protecting wild gorillas and informing the world’s body of knowledge about these great apes. The international headquarters of the Fossey Fund have been located on Zoo Atlanta grounds since 1995. Over the past three decades, Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership"

Hi, it’s Caroline from the Small Primate Team. I want to talk to you about one of my favorite things I get to do as an animal care professional, and that’s behavioral observations.   Behavioral observations are the process of observing an animal and then recording those observations for later use. A portion of a keeper’s … Continue reading "The many benefits of behavioral observations"

The wonders of life on Earth come aglow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo, lighting up the holiday season this November. Tickets are now on sale for the signature lantern festival, which opens to the public on November 21, 2025, and continues through January 18, 2026. IllumiNights is made possible with support from … Continue reading "Tickets are now on sale for IllumiNights at the Zoo"

The wonders of life on Earth come aglow with the return of IllumiNights at the Zoo, lighting up the holiday season this November. Tickets are now on sale for the signature lantern festival, which opens to the public on November 21, 2025, and continues through January 18, 2026. IllumiNights is made possible with support from … Continue reading "Tickets are now on sale for IllumiNights at the Zoo"

One of the most unique features of cats is their rough tongue. I’m sure most pet cat owners have noticed this fact, but did you know that the rough tongue is a characteristic of all cats, from the largest lion or tiger down to the rusty spotted cat, Prionailurus rubiginosus, which is one of the … Continue reading "The amazing mechanics of cat tongues"

Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked at Sippin’ Safari on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and tickets are going fast for Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival. Guests will enjoy tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and more. The Grand Pavilion main stage will … Continue reading "Time is running out to make plans to attend Sippin’ Safari!"

Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked at Sippin’ Safari on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and tickets are going fast for Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival. Guests will enjoy tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music; exclusive evening wildlife viewing; and more. The Grand Pavilion main stage will … Continue reading "Time is running out to make plans to attend Sippin’ Safari!"

Hi everyone! My name is Alexz, and I am a welfare scientist here at Zoo Atlanta. One of the ways we assess animal welfare is by studying behavior, which tells us how animals are responding to their environments and gives us insight into how to improve their lives. As welfare scientists, we often focus on … Continue reading "Positive behaviors in zoo animals"

Beloved Zoo experience has been reimagined with new sights, facts about animal superpowers, and more   ATLANTA – August 28, 2025 – Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, Zoo Atlanta Members and guests can now hit the tracks on the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train at Zoo Atlanta.   The beloved train experience has … Continue reading "Ride the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train"

Beloved Zoo experience has been reimagined with new sights, facts about animal superpowers, and more   ATLANTA – August 28, 2025 – Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, Zoo Atlanta Members and guests can now hit the tracks on the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train at Zoo Atlanta.   The beloved train … Continue reading "Ride the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train"