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Have you ever heard someone say, “Goats can eat anything”? Although goats do like to explore things with their mouths, this is actually not true – they can be surprisingly picky! Goats get their reputation for eating almost anything because they like to walk around and sample a wide variety of foods, as opposed to … Continue reading "What goats (really!) eat"

Save on advance tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine event. WHAT: Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, coming up Saturday, September 21, 2019. The fourth-annual signature event will feature wine sampling, bites from local restaurants, live music on stages throughout the Zoo, evening wildlife viewing and more for guests … Continue reading "Get early-bird tickets to Sippin’ Safari"

Zoo Atlanta announces the formation of a new Board of Directors committee that will be focused specifically on one of its core values. The new Diversity and Inclusion Committee will take Zoo Atlanta’s existing commitment to equal opportunities to a new level by identifying exciting new ways to incorporate diversity across all aspects of the … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta forms new Diversity Committee"

Zoo Atlanta announces the formation of a new Board of Directors committee that will be focused specifically on one of its core values. The new Diversity and Inclusion Committee will take Zoo Atlanta’s existing commitment to equal opportunities to a new level by identifying exciting new ways to incorporate diversity across all aspects of the … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta forms new Diversity Committee"

Blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Field conservation projects for blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2019-2020 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The initiative contributes 25 cents of … Continue reading "2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation"

Blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises will benefit from the Zoo’s commitment to direct 25 cents of every admission to saving species. Field conservation projects for blue-throated macaws, giraffes and radiated tortoises are the three newest beneficiaries of the 2019-2020 program year of Quarters for Conservation at Zoo Atlanta. The initiative contributes 25 cents of … Continue reading "2019/2020 Quarters for Conservation"

Utilizing positive reinforcement training for veterinary behaviors is a huge part of how we are able to provide amazing care for the animals at Zoo Atlanta, as well as enable the animals to participate in their own care. In the giant pandas’ indoor area, there is a mobile but secure space that allows us to … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, July 8"

This month, Zoo Atlanta is celebrating all you can do to reduce, reuse, and recycle (the 3 R’s)! You can practice these when you visit Zoo Atlanta as well as in your own home. The more we alter our daily habits to be more ecofriendly, the greater the positive impact for wildlife and wild places, … Continue reading "Celebrating the 3 R’s"

Spend the morning exploring The Ford African Rain Forest and the afternoon viewing wildlife from South America. Visit reptiles and amphibians found right here in our backyard of Georgia, as well as those from around the globe. Compare and contrast bird species from the largest kori bustard to the noisy crested screamer. And while you’re … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta: The Natural World Comes Alive"

Name: Robert Hill Position Title: Assistant Curator of Herpetology Education: High school graduate Hometown: Originally from Jacksonville, FL. Moved to Atlanta with his mother when he was 8. Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: First time around about 18 months; currently just short of eight years this time around. Tell us about your job and … Continue reading "Career Corner: Herpetology: Robert Hill"