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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"

Rose the red-tailed hawk, who many of you will remember seeing in the aviary next door to the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas, gave us a wonderful opportunity to highlight not only a native species, but a memorable individual. Born in the wild, she was found with an eye injury which left her unable to see … Continue reading "A special flower: the story of Rose"

As an interpreter and informal educator, I love questions. Both the asking and the answering spark curiosity and drive learning. That’s why this year’s Conservation Blogs will focus on some common questions that we receive from our guests, program participants, and community members. Before we tackle more specific topics, let’s start with the basics – What is conservation?  Conservation can mean a lot of things, and organizations or individuals may define … Continue reading "What is conservation?"

Hi there! My name is Ansley, and I am a new member of the Small Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta, coming from the Saint Louis Zoo last year. You might have noticed a new face here in the mixed species monkey habitat in The Ford African Rainforest, so I’d like to introduce our newest … Continue reading "Introducing Nafis"

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as we grow, but the concept is exactly the same.  Play is crucially important in our social development as children; in other words, “plays well with others” is an important component of a person’s functioning in society. Physical play hones strength, agility, balance, etc. Mental play … Continue reading "Do animals play?"

Hey y’all, my name is Benjamin McGlaughlin, and I am a Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. This past summer, I was lucky to have the opportunity to survey snake species across southern Arizona. During this trip, we encountered and sampled five rattlesnake species. This experience has inspired me to educate y’all on some of North America’s most fascinating pit viper species.  … Continue reading "Surveying rattlesnake species across southern Arizona"

Hello there! It’s your friendly neighborhood animal care professional here to share some fun chinchilla facts. The big thing that is widely known about chinchillas is that they are very soft. The softness of the fur can be attributed to how thick the coat is; their coats protect them from the wind, temperatures, and other … Continue reading "How to stay chinchillin’"

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Borneo, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Sumatra, Madagascar, and Cambodia in 2026. Projects for orangutans, lions, rhinos, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, radiated tortoises, and clouded leopards are the 2026 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund.   The Mabel Dorn Reeder … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026"

Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund  ATLANTA – January 13, 2026 – Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Borneo, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Sumatra, Madagascar, and Cambodia in 2026. Projects for orangutans, lions, rhinos, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, radiated tortoises, and clouded leopards are the 2026 beneficiaries of the Zoo’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund.   The Mabel Dorn Reeder … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026"