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Some of the animal kingdom’s “gross” animals and behaviors aren’t so gross after all when we contemplate their roles in survival and maintaining healthy ecosystems. Appreciate the under-appreciated at Grossology Day on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Get the details on yucky diets, the scoop on poop, and much more with a day full of family … Continue reading "Turn “eww” into “wow!” at Grossology Day"

An adult Guatemalan beaded lizard, photographed at the Heloderma Natural Reserve, Guatemala. Fans of Zoo Atlanta will know that the Guatemalan beaded lizard (GBL; Heloderma charlesbogerti) has been a primary focus of ours in terms of conservation, breeding, and research since 2000, when the founders for our successful breeding program were donated to us by … Continue reading "Guatemalan beaded lizards: research discoveries"

If you have been keeping up with Zoo Atlanta’s social media, or have had the pleasure of visiting us recently, you likely have seen that the Bird Department has experienced the baby boom typical of breeding season. Well, we are going to give you some insider information about one of the more useful tools in … Continue reading "A useful tool in a Bird Keeper’s arsenal: the dummy egg"

In a year of warthog news on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Ua, a 13-month-old female common warthog. Ua (pronounced Oooh-ah) arrived at the Zoo on June 24, 2026, from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) recommended Ua’s move … Continue reading "A new friend for Anakin: Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ua the warthog"

In a year of warthog news on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna, Zoo Atlanta is pleased to welcome Ua, a 13-month-old female common warthog. Ua (pronounced Oooh-ah) arrived at the Zoo on June 24, 2026, from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) recommended Ua’s move … Continue reading "A new friend for Anakin: Zoo Atlanta welcomes Ua the warthog"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to … Continue reading "Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July"

When we think of animals who touch our imaginations, here on the Herpetology Team, our Gaboon viper, who passed away on June 22, comes immediately to mind. While our team here at the Zoo knew her well, what was always surprising was how often visitors asked specifically about her. This great ambassador for her species … Continue reading "A beauty who touched our imaginations"

In May, I had the incredible privilege of tagging along to help release eastern indigo snakes into their native longleaf pine habitat in Alabama, traveling with our Curator of Herpetology, Robert Hill. This exciting day is just one small part of a long-term reintroduction effort to restore a species that disappeared from the region decades … Continue reading "Eastern indigo snake release day"

Red pandas are both coming and going at Zoo Atlanta this summer, with both directions contributing to the long-term success of their species. Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Paprika, a 4-year-old female red panda. Paprika arrived at the Zoo on June 15, 2026, from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Paprika’s move … Continue reading "Red pandas on the move"