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Sloths are arboreal animals and are slow and deliberate rather than swift and agile. Specialized, enlarged claws enable them to hang upside down below the branches they traverse. Sloths derive their entire diet of leaves and some fruits in the trees, and they do almost everything upside down.

Support Zoo Atlanta with this limited-edition sloth T-shirt fundraiser!  Celebrate one of Zoo Atlanta’s most adorable new arrivals — Waffles the infant sloth — with this special limited-edition T-shirt fundraiser. We invite sloth fans everywhere to support Zoo Atlanta by contributing to the superior care of Waffles and the hundreds of animals who call the Zoo home. As our … Continue reading "Limited-edition Sloth T-shirt fundraiser!"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most inspiring evening of the year One of the Southeast’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and a celebrated silent auction are signatures of Zoo Atlanta’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST RETURNS WITH “GALA IN THE GROVE”"

Norfolk Southern serves as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo Atlanta’s most inspiring evening of the year One of the Southeast’s most anticipated galas returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Beastly Feast presented by Norfolk Southern. Sophisticated elegance, a one-of-a-kind locale, and a celebrated silent auction are signatures of Zoo Atlanta’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests … Continue reading "THE BEASTLY FEAST RETURNS WITH “GALA IN THE GROVE”"

No two Zoo visits start the same way. Once through the front gate, you might make a beeline for the flamingos—drawn in by their lively chatter and brilliant pink feathers. Or maybe it’s been a long car ride, and the restrooms are your top priority. Perhaps you’re the planner, pausing to study the map and … Continue reading "How does the Education Department teach conservation?"

No two Zoo visits start the same way. Once through the front gate, you might make a beeline for the flamingos—drawn in by their lively chatter and brilliant pink feathers. Or maybe it’s been a long car ride, and the restrooms are your top priority. Perhaps you’re the planner, pausing to study the map and … Continue reading "How does Zoo Atlanta’s Education Department teach conservation?"

No two Zoo visits start the same way. Once through the front gate, you might make a beeline for the flamingos—drawn in by their lively chatter and brilliant pink feathers. Or maybe it’s been a long car ride, and the restrooms are your top priority. Perhaps you’re the planner, pausing to study the map and … Continue reading "How does Zoo Atlanta’s Education Department teach people about conservation?"

By joining the Conservation Society, you can help us continue our leadership in using a living population to advance formal and lifelong science education while making a meaningful, measurable impact on the preservation of endangered species.

What is your favorite color? Red Neutral Tones (brown, grey, black) Yellow Pink What is your favorite pastime? Making music and/or collecting trinkets Sleeping through the day Being artsy Hanging out with friends at the pool What’s your favorite food? Meat lovers’ pizza Anything that is edible Summer salad Fish and veggies How would your … Continue reading "Which Zoo Atlanta bird are you? Take the quiz to find out!"

Memorial Day Weekend’s favorite tasting safari returns on May 23 Atlanta’s longtime Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition roars back to kick-off the summer at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling of brews from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special … Continue reading "EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO"