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A favorite annual tradition is back: Watch Taz’s troop hunt for sugar-free Jell-O eggs at 10:30 a.m.!

Back to Brew Ticketing & Entry Questions  Can I bring my baby/child, or anyone under the age of 21?  Brew at the Zoo is an adults-only event and may only be attended by ticketholders 21 or older. A physical government-issued photo ID is required. No exceptions! Visit our events page to see our full calendar … Continue reading "Brew FAQ"

Hello everybody. The name is Zach Bulich and I am a brand-new keeper in Zoo Atlanta’s Herpetology Department. In this story, I plan on telling you a little about myself and the animals I have cared for and will be caring for. When it has come to animals I cared for at my previous job … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, March 30"

Move over, Marvin the muntjac, there are some new kids in the Hoofstock Barn! They go by the names of Perkins and Blue. They are our kori bustard chicks that hatched last spring. You can see their parents, Snake and Tuza, between the savanna and duiker habitats. Why would the Hoofstock Barn become a home … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Tuesday, March 28"

Ya Lun and Xi Lun the giant panda twins play outside; The only giant panda twins in the U.S. get their first outdoor playdate The only giant panda twins in the U.S., Ya Lun and Xi Lun, have reached yet another adorable milestone: exploring the great outdoors for the first time. On March 27, 2017, lucky … Continue reading "Giant Panda Twins Play Outside"

Keeper for a Day is an exciting program at Zoo Atlanta that gives teens and adults a firsthand look at working in a zoo.

All the way from kindergarten up to seniors in high school, Zoo Atlanta offers exciting educational field trips or afternoon programs of games, animal encounters and activities to boost brain cells. 

Snakes! When I bring a snake out during an animal presentation, I usually encounter at least one person who’s a little less than enthusiastic. If you are afraid of snakes, let me start by saying it’s okay; in fact, many other animals have a natural fear of snakes (aside from species like the mongoose, whose … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, March 23"

Let’s do a little experiment. Find a small piece of food around you, about the size of a hard candy or an apple slice, and pick it up. How did you do it? I assume you used the thumb and index finger of your dominant hand. Some people use their thumb and middle finger too. … Continue reading "Secrets of Elephant Trunks"

Now Open: Treetop Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente; The Zoo Atlanta experience climbs to new heights with the grand opening of an all-new aerial playground ATLANTA – March 21, 2017 – Spring brings new adventures in zipping, zigging, zagging, balancing and climbing – stories above the ground – with the grand opening of Treetop Trail … Continue reading "Now Open! Treetop Trail"