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One common thread in my interactions with our audiences is that many people believe that zoos exist to entertain an audience. And while we hope our visitors do have a great time while they’re here, entertainment is not our purpose. Our purpose is a vision. Zoo Atlanta exists because we envision a world where humans and wildlife … Continue reading "Why zoos matter"

“I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb.” – Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man himself said that. When you hear the word hero, who do you think of?  Maybe superheroes like Iron Man or Wonder Woman, or those who protect or rescue people like firefighters or doctors and nurses, … Continue reading "What is a hero?"

Hello! I’m Sarah, a member of the Outback Station Care Team here at the Zoo. My department is mostly known for our goats, sheep, pigs, and alpacas, but just up the hill from the petting zoo is one of my personal favorite animals that we take care of. It’s probably one most people have never … Continue reading "It’s a deer … it’s a rabbit … no, it’s a mara! "

With the change of the season, it’s time for an update on our favorite golden lion tamarin twins! Ipa and Nema are just over 8 months old now. They are about 600 grams each, which is within 100 grams of their parents’ weight! Even though they are pretty much adult tamarins, they are still experiencing … Continue reading "Changing seasons with Ipa and Nema"

Atlanta’s newest seasonal experience will make its debut with a stunning visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world. IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival opens to the public on the evening of Monday, November 22, 2021. IllumiNights is presented by Georgia Power, with additional support from Beacon Sponsor PNC. Zoo Atlanta … Continue reading "Now open: IllumiNights at the Zoo"

If you’re an avid birder, like me, or even just a general bird enthusiast, you have probably heard of the California condor. As the largest living North American land bird, it is the only surviving member of the Gymnogyps genus of New World Vultures. While we do not have California condors here at the Zoo, … Continue reading "Parthenogenesis in California condors"

Fall is always a fun time for the Carnivore Department. It means cooler weather, lots of leaf piles, and best of all, PUMPKINS! Recently all of the carnivores here at the Zoo received pumpkins for enrichment. For the sun bears, pumpkins make a great feeder toy to hide a delicious snack in … as well as … Continue reading "Happy fall from the meat-eaters!"

Installation is well underway on the more than 80 lanterns that will be part of the all-new IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival, opening to the public on Monday, November 22, 2021. Zoo Atlanta has partnered with Hanart Culture to bring this new experience to Atlanta. After dark, guests will explore the Zoo, … Continue reading "Wildlife will soon light the night at IllumiNights"

Hey, Zoo Atlanta fans! My name is Samantha, and I have been a Seasonal Primate Keeper here for over a month. For the majority of that time I have been helping the Orangutan Care Team with feeding, cleaning, diets, and enrichment. One of my favorite things so far has been creating enrichment for the orangutan … Continue reading "Orangutan enrichment: pinecones, smear boards and more!"