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Hello everyone, my name is Char, and I have just completed my first month here at Zoo Atlanta in the Herpetology Department. If anyone is wondering what herpetology is – it is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Not only have I just finished up with my first month at the Zoo, but also my … Continue reading "Thursday, December 1"

 Panamanian Golden Frog Scientific Name: Atelopus zeteki Conservation Status: Critically endangered Where to see them: Scaly Slimy Spectacular Fun Facts: Golden frogs produce toxins in their skin that make them noxious meals for predators. Golden frogs are sexually dimorphic. The females of this species are up to twice the size of an average male. Females … Continue reading "Featured Animal"

There are so many things for teens to do that are so not boring. From getting up close with our animals to exploring career paths and racking up volunteer hours, come see what Zoo Atlanta has to offer you. We promise your experience will be worthy of a share on your favorite social media platform. See All Programs

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From Explore Guides for a Self-Guided Field Trip to classroom activities that will enrich your classroom curriculum, the Zoo has a variety of resources for you. All resources are aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Are you coming to the Zoo for a Field Trip experience? Explore the many options for field trips at the Zoo! Explore the Zoo at a discounted rate with a Field Trip: Self-Guided, upgrade to a Field Trip: Wild Walk, or book a Field Trip: Zoo Challenge. Field Trips: Self-Guided Materials – Explore Guides Use our Explore Guides, which will direct your students’ self-guided exploration ... Continue reading Teacher Resources

Todd and I joined Conservation Society and Legacy Society because we appreciate Zoo Atlanta’s commitment to giant pandas and we wanted to ensure that the work will continue for generations. We love visiting Zoo Atlanta! – Christie & Todd Harper of Derwood, MD What is the Legacy Society? The Legacy Society is a giving society to recognize those who have named Zoo Atlanta in their estate planning. We invite you to consider joining Zoo Atlanta’s Legacy Society by making Zoo Atlanta a beneficiary to wills, trusts, life insurance policies, IRAs, and other retirement or gift planning assets. There are a ... Continue reading The Legacy Society

Hello from the Mammal Department! I hope that everyone had a fun and safe holiday last week. Although the Zoo was closed for Thanksgiving Day, many keepers reported to work bright and early at 7 a.m. to take care of the Zoo’s animal residents. Personally, holidays are some of my favorite days to work. While … Continue reading "Tuesday, November 29"

Panamanian golden frogs are native only to central Panama, where they have been viewed as symbols of good luck for centuries. Unfortunately, an epidemic of chytrid, a fungus highly dangerous to amphibians, has eliminated their populations, and the Panamanian golden frog is considered extinct in the wild. Their species is now maintained in carefully managed survival-assurance breeding groups at facilities in Panama and in the U.S., including Zoo Atlanta.