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As we settle into the cooler temperatures of autumn, many things are changing around the Zoo. Leaves are changing colors (Does anyone else have a favorite tree at the Zoo?), heat sources are being added to animal habitats, and both native and Zoo animals are on the move. Some species at the Zoo move inside … Continue reading "Behind-the-scenes of animal transfers"

Hi everyone, this is Evan again from the Herpetology Team. Over the last several months, I have become very interested in the mimicry of snakes, particularly with tricolor snakes, and what the reasons could be that this tricolor pattern is so often selected for. Here in Georgia, we have a venomous snake called the eastern … Continue reading "Tricolor snake coloration"

Voice by iAccess Life will allow guests to provide direct feedback on the Zoo experience   ATLANTA – October 17, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta has partnered with iAccess Life to make Voice by iAccess Life, a tool which allows visitors to rate, review, and research locations based on their accessibility, available on Zoo grounds.    Members and guests can … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA PARTNERS WITH IACCESS LIFE ON INNOVATIVE NEW ACCESSIBILITY TOOL"

Voice by iAccess Life will allow guests to provide direct feedback on the Zoo experience   ATLANTA – October 17, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta has partnered with iAccess Life to make Voice by iAccess Life, a tool which allows visitors to rate, review, and research locations based on their accessibility, available on Zoo grounds.    Members and … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA PARTNERS WITH IACCESS LIFE ON INNOVATIVE NEW ACCESSIBILITY TOOL"

Hello, my fellow animal loving friends! My name is Abbigail, and I’m one of the Ambassador Animal and Bird Keepers here at Zoo Atlanta. Working in two different departments means I probably don’t have a typical work week like most other keepers. Instead, I get to help care for all kinds of animals across the … Continue reading "Variety is the spice of my day!"

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family   WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on Saturdays and Sundays, October 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2024, at Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   People … Continue reading "BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS"

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back for four magical days for the whole family   WHAT: Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on Saturdays and Sundays, October 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2024, at Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   … Continue reading "BOO AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NATURAL GAS"

Be here next year when Santa makes his first stop – and get Santa Photos at Zoo Atlanta! Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional Santa photo to remember the moment. Santa is taking his workshop on the road and making his first stop at Zoo Atlanta’s Action Resource Center (ARC) building! Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional Santa photo to remember the moment. While you wait for your turn with Santa, enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, holiday crafts, and of course, holly jolly photo opportunities for all!  8:30 a.m. ... Continue reading Cookies with Santa

Giant Pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun Have Arrived in China Pandas from Atlanta have landed in Chengdu Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun arrived safely in Chengdu, China, on October 13, 2024, following their departure from Atlanta on October 12 aboard the “FedEx Panda Express,” … Continue reading "Giant Pandas Have Arrived in China"

Giant Pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun Have Arrived in China Pandas from Atlanta have landed in Chengdu ATLANTA – October 13, 2024 – Giant pandas Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun arrived safely in Chengdu, China, on October 13, 2024, following their departure from Atlanta on October … Continue reading "Giant Pandas Have Arrived in China"