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Brew at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo is back and wilder than ever! Kick-off your summer at the most unique beer festival inside the perimeter.

Panda Updates- Wednesday, March 27

With the Easter holiday just around the corner, you might get a chance to see the giant pandas getting some spring-themed enrichment as well. On Saturday, March 30, the pandas will be getting special enrichment items. These may include paper chains, papier-mâché eggs, bags, boxes, or even a decorated banner. The pandas enjoy having enrichment items because they always find some yummy … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Wednesday, March 27"

Spot the salamanders

Hello! This is Claire from the Herpetology Team. I’d like to talk a little bit about some of our species that are a little harder to find in the Georgia eXtremes building at Scaly Slimy Spectacular. We have a cool mossy seepage habitat next to the eastern hellbender that is home to some of our … Continue reading "Spot the salamanders"

Who Run the (Natural) World: Girls

Happy Women’s History Month! While I’m in awe of women every single day, I’m grateful for a designated month to reflect on the countless contributions women have made to move our world forward, often while having to juggle and overcome a litany of social pressures and limitations.   When thinking of quintessential conservation heroes, a lot … Continue reading "Who Run the (Natural) World: Girls"

Giraffe Feeding

Join the Zoo Atlanta Team and hand-feed the tallest living land mammals!

RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA

Make your picks now in Round 1 of public voting   WHAT: Herds of humans have already made their picks in a historic Sweet Sixteen Bracket to name the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Round 1 of public voting opened on March 20, 2024, with more than 2,200 votes already cast as of … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA"

RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA

Make your picks now in Round 1 of public voting   WHAT: Herds of humans have already made their picks in a historic Sweet Sixteen Bracket to name the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Round 1 of public voting opened on March 20, 2024, with more than 2,200 votes already cast as … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA"

What does a business trip look like for us?

Hello, it’s McKenzie, Senior Keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and I’m here to tell you a bit about professional development in the animal world. You may wonder, “What does a business trip look like for someone who takes care of animals for a living?” Well, there are quite a few different options for us, … Continue reading "What does a business trip look like for us?"

Rhino Naming Madness

Help determine the victor of our Rhino Naming Madness bracket! March 7 through April 11 Kiazi the southern white rhino gave birth to a special Christmas Eve delivery on December 24, 2023. While we know the calf is female, she needs a name! Since it’s March, what better way to decide than a Sweet 16 … Continue reading "Rhino Naming Madness"

Panda Updates- Monday, March 18

Did you know the giant pandas have a variety of spaces to enjoy, not all of which you might be able to see? These include the dayrooms, the outdoor habitats, and the behind-the-scenes spaces. Each of these areas have special features that make them unique and enriching to the bears. One of the behind-the-scenes spaces … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, March 18"