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Hello – I’m Luke, a keeper in the Bird Department here at Zoo Atlanta. Today I’ll be talking about the process behind transferring animals between zoological institutions, and how a Species Survival Plan®(SSP) works. The main goal of an individual SSP is to maintain genetic diversity of a particular species within a zoological population. Managed … Continue reading "Species Survival Plan plans for king vultures"

This past week I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference for The American Association of Zookeepers. Also known as AAZK, the American Association of Zookeepers is composed of animal care professionals, volunteers and affiliates in the zoo community. Keepers from all over the U.S. (as well as a few of our colleagues from … Continue reading "Networking for a common goal"

Sometimes the Zoo’s research does not take place at the Zoo. As part of our collaborative research on the biophysics of locomotion on sand, with Dr. Dan Goldman’s lab in Physics at Georgia Tech, we decided to look into an oddball little creature that appears somewhat like a snake, but still has limbs you’d expect … Continue reading "Studying sand skinks in the scrublands"

Willie B., Jr. is the only male offspring of his famous late father, and he’s an exact likeness of Willie B. He’s a very large silverback with a playful, silly streak, sometimes running backward, playing in water, or sliding down wet hillsides. He currently lives in a family group with three females – Amari, Kambera, … Continue reading "Willie B., Jr. (Kidogo)"

King vultures are very large, scavenging birds that soar high over a variety of tropical forests, watching for carcasses located by other, smaller species of vultures. With their large size, king vultures usually displace the smaller local species from a large carcass. Adult pairs cooperate to raise single offspring.

Zoo Atlanta wants to help you host your next kids’ birthday party at the Zoo! Whether your little one is a big fan of the gorillas or elephants or whatever the current favorite animal of the week is, there’s no better place to create birthday party memories than at this Atlanta Zoo. Offering special birthday party packages and plenty of entertainment upgrades, Zoo Atlanta wants to ensure fun additions to your party. Our packages include food, snacks, beverages and admission. Presented by Unique birthday celebrations, great fun and incredible animal views await at Zoo Atlanta. Reach out for booking options. ... Continue reading Kids Birthday Parties

WHO: Raymond B. King, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta, has been voted Atlanta’s Most Admired Nonprofit CEO for the third year in a row. The honor was announced during an awards breakfast hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle on August 25, 2016. WHAT: Following a city-wide call for nominations from the Atlanta Business Chronicle … Continue reading "Raymond B. King: Nonprofit CEO"

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13   WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the animal kingdom’s lesser appreciated phenomena at the fourth annual Grossology Day on Sunday, July 13, 2025.     Get the scoop on poop, the details on disgusting diets, and more with a day packed with family activities exploring … Continue reading "GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Appreciate the under-appreciated on Sunday, July 13   WHAT: Zoo Atlanta turns “Eww” into “Wow” with a day devoted to the animal kingdom’s lesser appreciated phenomena at the fourth annual Grossology Day on Sunday, July 13, 2025.     Get the scoop on poop, the details on disgusting diets, and more with a day packed with family … Continue reading "GROSSOLOGY DAY AT ZOO ATLANTA"