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Since 2007, Zoo Atlanta has supported a flamingo banding project in Bolivia. Bolivia is home to three species of wild flamingos: the Andean flamingo, the Puna flamingo and the Chilean flamingo, which is the species we have here at the Zoo. Most people think of flamingos as being very tropical, but these species are actually … Continue reading "Chilean Flamingo Banding Project"

Your vote can #changetheworld! How much will you and the Zoo do for wildlife this year? You decide each time you visit Zoo Atlanta! Introducing Quarters for Conservation, our permanent commitment to sending a portion of every Zoo ticket to field conservation programs for species in need. New in 2016: 25 cents from every general … Continue reading "Quarters for Conservation"

Have you ever wondered what happens when Zoo Atlanta receives a new animal? Where does that animal go? How do we introduce it to its new friends? Well, you have come to the right place, because the Zoo Atlanta Bird Department is very good at introducing new animals to their habitats. We get most of … Continue reading "Keeper Stories – Thursday, December 8"

Giant panda twins’ names to be revealed at 100 Day Celebration on December 12 In one of their biggest milestones yet, the giant panda twins at Zoo Atlanta will receive their names at their 100 Day Naming Celebration on Monday, December 12, 2016. Zoo Atlanta invited fans around the world to vote on one of … Continue reading "Revealing of twin pandas names!"

Hello, everyone! My name is Emily, and I have been here at Zoo Atlanta for the past eight months working as a keeper in the Zoo’s Program Animals Department at Wieland Wildlife Home. I am a Jersey native who had never been to Georgia before, and I can say I have loved every minute of … Continue reading "Tuesday, December 6"

1999 was an unforgettable year for the Zoo with the arrival of Lun Lun and Yang Yang, a pair of giant pandas on loan from China. Even as the city celebrated the beloved bears, Atlanta joined the Zoo in mourning Willie B., who passed away in 2000 at the age of 42. The gorilla who … Continue reading "1999–2017: Pandas to Present"

Thank you to Zoo Atlanta’s corporate supporters! Supporters Allionce Group Aprio Arrow Exterminators, Inc. Aruba Networks Atlanta Gas Light Atlanta Marriott Marquis Blick Art Materials Chick-fil-A, Inc. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life The Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola United Cox Enterprises, Inc. Cricket Deloitte Delta Air Lines, Inc. FedEx Ernst & Young LLP Event Network General Building … Continue reading "Corporate Supporters"

Please check back later this year or early 2025 for updates on our program!

Conservation Society Members provide crucial support for the Zoo’s mission and enjoy the opportunity to engage with the animals and staff on a significantly more personal level. It is our hope that members of the Conservation Society feel empowered to be the Zoo’s most ardent and passionate advocates within their respective circles, and are continually … Continue reading "Conservation Society"

Hello everyone, my name is Char, and I have just completed my first month here at Zoo Atlanta in the Herpetology Department. If anyone is wondering what herpetology is – it is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Not only have I just finished up with my first month at the Zoo, but also my … Continue reading "Thursday, December 1"