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The ostrich is the largest living bird species on Earth and is related to cassowaries and rheas. Ostriches cannot fly and instead walk over the ground seeking all varieties of small animals and fruits to eat.

Common warthogs are a species of wild pig with many similarities to the domesticated pig raised by humans. They are voracious foragers, using their very powerful neck muscles to drive their snouts into soils to uncover anything edible. The soil in an area of ground that has been foraged by a warthog or other species of pig is obviously overturned, and it is unlikely that anything edible remains. Warthogs’ excellent sense of smell helps direct their foraging efforts to places most likely to have tubers, roots, or small animals directly under the surface of the soil.

Zebras are among the most recognizable of all animals, with their distinctive striped color pattern. They are closely related to our domestic horses.

Giraffes are Earth’s tallest living mammals and specialize in browsing leaves and flowers from the tops of trees.

This is one of the most distinctive animals on the planet. African elephants are the largest of the three elephant species. Elephants have many unique characteristics, and the secrets of some of their adaptations are still being discovered to this day. Elephants live long and very social lives centered around a matriarch and her offspring. The illegal killing of elephants for ivory represents a serious and pressing threat to the future of this species.

What is Grand New View? Grand New View is Zoo Atlanta’s transformative effort to revitalize the former Cyclorama building and its adjacent surroundings. The first phase of the project, the all-new African Savanna, opened in August 2019. Coming phases are a one-of-a-kind event destination in the future Savanna Hall and a grand new entry plaza … Continue reading "Grand New View: FAQ"

BEHIND THE SCENES    |   ANIMALS    |    GALLERY

BEHIND THE SCENES    |   ANIMALS    |    GALLERY  It’s a new day on the African Savanna, one of Earth’s most iconic wild places. Here in this legendary landscape, all life is connected – with surprising connections to us here at home. Join the journey, featuring an all-NEW experience at our renovated African lion complex, opened in April 2025! BUY TICKETS Exciting new arrivals to the African Savanna include female zebra Neighomi, who arrived in fall 2025 as a social companion for male zebra Wembe and female Imara, and female ostrich Olive, who also arrived in fall 2025 as ... Continue reading African Savanna

I’m Dr. Kate Leach, Associate Veterinarian at Zoo Atlanta. I’m the Quarters for Conservation Champion for the Turtle Survival Alliance: Radiated Tortoise Reintroduction Project, one of the three projects supported in Zoo Atlanta’s 2019-2020 Quarters for Conservation program year. Quarters for Conservation sends 25 cents of every general admission to programs for wildlife conservation. To understand … Continue reading "Update from the field: Turtle Survival Alliance"

Hello Zoo people! My name is Allie, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta. Today I’m going to teach you about a few of the physical adaptations that make gorillas unique! These abilities are necessary to help them both in zoos and in the wild. Let’s look at … Continue reading "The adaptations that make gorillas special"