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If you’re planning to visit the reptiles and amphibians at the Zoo, be sure to check out our Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea). They are most active in the morning hours and spend time walking around grazing in their yard. By the warmer midday hours they can be seen cooling off in the mud pit … Continue reading "Thursday, August 4"

Guess what, everyone … it’s my birthday today! I’m looking forward to celebrating the day with lots of tasty food and cake, as well as spending time with my friends and family. With as many animals as we have here at Zoo Atlanta, you can probably guess that we end up celebrating quite a few … Continue reading "Tuesday, August 2"

At the end of July, I had the opportunity to travel to the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC for short) in El Valle de Anton, Panama, to get up to speed on their conservation efforts for the Panamanian Golden Frog and other threatened Panamanian amphibians. Arriving in Panama is always like a homecoming for … Continue reading "El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center"

Achieve a dream from your bucket list with a behind-the-scenes Wild Encounter. Beat the Heat: Now through July 31, arrive before 10:30 a.m. to enjoy $5 off general admission. Catch a Keeper Talk, animal feeding time or animal training demonstration. Dare to get damp in the Splash Fountain presented by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. … Continue reading "“A” to “Z” At Zoo Atlanta"

ATLANTA – July 14, 2016 – Hundreds of veterinarians from around the globe are set to meet in Atlanta for a joint conference beginning July 16 through July 22. The conference will bring together the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV), the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV), and the Leibniz Institute for … Continue reading "Veterinarians Meet For Conference"

WHO: Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the only giant panda twins in the U.S., are turning 3 on Friday, July 15, and panda “besties” from near and far are invited to share the world-famous duo’s big day with special festivities and an exclusive discount on Zoo Atlanta admission. WHAT: Purchase one general admission ticket at … Continue reading "Only Panda Twins In The U.S., Turning 3!"

Teams at Zoo Atlanta are on the lookout for a Timor python which escaped an outdoor enclosure in the Zoo’s behind-the-scenes Conservation Breeding Center on July 9, 2016. The animal was not housed in a public area of the Zoo. The Zoo teams continue to search the Grant Park area for the snake to safely … Continue reading "On The Lookout For A Timor Python"

Birds come in all different shapes, colors, sizes … and personalities. Some of our birds here at Zoo Atlanta are real characters. Getting to know different animals’ personalities is a really rewarding part of being a keeper, but it can also be extremely frustrating to work with birds who like to break the rules. A … Continue reading "Tuesday, June 28"

WHO: The official start of summer brings early birds an exclusive chance to save on Zoo admission while enjoying the unique opportunities of a brand-new season at Zoo Atlanta. Now through June 30, 2016, arrive at the Zoo before 10:30 a.m. and mention “Beat the Heat” to enjoy $5 off regularly-priced general admission. The limited-time … Continue reading "Fun At The Zoo: “Beat The Heat”"

WHO: Wildlife is a spectacular muse, and art comes to life in the works of 34 artists at the Art Gone Wild Art Show and Sale, the finale of Art Gone Wild presented by Wilmington Trust, June 19 through June 26 at Zoo Atlanta. WHAT: Zoo Atlanta was transformed into an artists’ colony during Paint-Out … Continue reading "Zoo Comes Alive"