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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"

Run for a cause at Zoo Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind 5K on April 25   WHAT:  Registration is now open for the sixth-annual Run Like Wild 5K at Zoo Atlanta, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The run will take place in and through the Zoo in Grant Park, making Run Like Wild a one-of-a-kind experience where runners spot some of Earth’s most … Continue reading "REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SIXTH-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD"

Run for a cause at Zoo Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind 5K on April 25   WHAT:  Registration is now open for the sixth-annual Run Like Wild 5K at Zoo Atlanta, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The run will take place in and through the Zoo in Grant Park, making Run Like Wild a one-of-a-kind experience where runners spot some of Earth’s … Continue reading "REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SIXTH-ANNUAL RUN LIKE WILD"

Hello everyone! I’m Kaileen Anich, a member of the Ambassador Animals Team and one of the primary care team members in the Outback Station area. With all this wild weather we have gotten over the past couple weeks, one of the questions that I’ve been asked quite frequently by guests is “How do you keep … Continue reading "Keeping animals warm in Georgia winters"

ATLANTA – February 17, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome new corporate and philanthropic leaders to its Board of Directors and Leadership Council with new terms effective January 1, 2026.    New Board of Directors members are Eddy Benoit, President & CEO at The Benoit Group; Ashley Carson, Atlanta Division President at SouthState Bank; Sean Drinan, Managing Director at PNC Bank;Tracy Daniels, VP of Data, Analytics, and AI at Teva Pharmaceuticals; Melvin … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA welcomes new leaders to board of directors and leadership council"

ATLANTA – February 17, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome new corporate and philanthropic leaders to its Board of Directors and Leadership Council with new terms effective January 1, 2026.    New Board of Directors members are Eddy Benoit, President & CEO at The Benoit Group; Ashley Carson, Atlanta Division President at SouthState Bank; Sean Drinan, Managing Director at PNC Bank;Tracy Daniels, VP of Data, Analytics, and AI at Teva Pharmaceuticals; Melvin … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta welcomes new leaders to board of directors and leadership council"