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An adult Guatemalan beaded lizard, photographed at the Heloderma Natural Reserve, Guatemala. Fans of Zoo Atlanta will know that the Guatemalan beaded lizard (GBL; Heloderma charlesbogerti) has been a primary focus of ours in terms of conservation, breeding, and research since 2000, when the founders for our successful breeding program were donated to us by … Continue reading "Guatemalan beaded lizards: research discoveries"

If you have been keeping up with Zoo Atlanta’s social media, or have had the pleasure of visiting us recently, you likely have seen that the Bird Department has experienced the baby boom typical of breeding season. Well, we are going to give you some insider information about one of the more useful tools in … Continue reading "A useful tool in a Bird Keeper’s arsenal: the dummy egg"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

When we think of animals who touch our imaginations, here on the Herpetology Team, our Gaboon viper, who passed away on June 22, comes immediately to mind. While our team here at the Zoo knew her well, what was always surprising was how often visitors asked specifically about her. This great ambassador for her species … Continue reading "A beauty who touched our imaginations"

In May, I had the incredible privilege of tagging along to help release eastern indigo snakes into their native longleaf pine habitat in Alabama, traveling with our Curator of Herpetology, Robert Hill. This exciting day is just one small part of a long-term reintroduction effort to restore a species that disappeared from the region decades … Continue reading "Eastern indigo snake release day"

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"

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’s Wild Encounters bring you up close and personal with animals from around the world while offering the opportunity to connect with the Zoo’s Animal Care and Education Teams. Experiences like these can be life-changing, and a quick internet search reveals countless ways to interact with animals. But how do you know which ones … Continue reading "What to consider when choosing experiences with animals: conservation, choice, and much more"

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"