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Rose the red-tailed hawk, who many of you will remember seeing in the aviary next door to the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas, gave us a wonderful opportunity to highlight not only a native species, but a memorable individual. Born in the wild, she was found with an eye injury which left her unable to see … Continue reading "A special flower: the story of Rose"

Hello! My name is Josh and I’m a Senior Keeper on the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta. I’m writing this blog the week after Zoo Atlanta had to close several days due to severe winter weather, just days after a groundhog in Pennsylvania saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter. In other … Continue reading "Planning for spring!"

As an interpreter and informal educator, I love questions. Both the asking and the answering spark curiosity and drive learning. That’s why this year’s Conservation Blogs will focus on some common questions that we receive from our guests, program participants, and community members. Before we tackle more specific topics, let’s start with the basics – What is conservation?  Conservation can mean a lot of things, and organizations or individuals may define … Continue reading "What is conservation?"

efore the Zoo officially opens, enjoy exclusive access to select public viewing areas and the opportunity to observe your favorite animals as they begin their day.

Hi there! My name is Ansley, and I am a new member of the Small Primate Team here at Zoo Atlanta, coming from the Saint Louis Zoo last year. You might have noticed a new face here in the mixed species monkey habitat in The Ford African Rainforest, so I’d like to introduce our newest … Continue reading "Introducing Nafis"

Join us for an unforgettable Pride Night at Zoo Atlanta, a vibrant and inclusive 21+ evening celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Play behavior is, in humans, quite obviously something we grow up with and bring into adulthood with us. The games change as we grow, but the concept is exactly the same.  Play is crucially important in our social development as children; in other words, “plays well with others” is an important component of a person’s functioning in society. Physical play hones strength, agility, balance, etc. Mental play … Continue reading "Do animals play?"

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Hoofstock Care Team! This past fall, we welcomed Olive, a 1-year-old female ostrich, and Neighomi, a 2-year-old female zebra. Both have been moving toward integrating into our mixed-species African Savanna habitat, which is home to giraffes, ostriches, and zebras in a shared space. Introducing new animals … Continue reading "Olive and Neighomi meet their neighbors"

Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Health and Nutrition Teams, regulated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), work side by side with the animal care teams in ensuring all species at the Zoo are in optimal health.  From advancements at the Zoo to collaborating with global partners, Zoo Atlanta’s world-class Veterinary Team is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care. Animals thrive at Zoo Atlanta because of the innovative, individualized, and high level of medical care they receive.   

Animal well-being is an animal’s collective physical, mental, and emotional state over a period of time, and is measured on a continuum from good to poor. Why do we measure wellness? Zoo Atlanta uses evidence-based animal care to promote the highest standards of well-being; one way of doing this is by measuring welfare. How do we measure wellness? In addition to Animal Care Professionals monitoring animals daily, we measure well-being with quarterly/biannual assessments and research that explores cognition, activity budgets, behavior, and more. Examples of well-being research We have carried out studies with many of the animals, including behavioral observations ... Continue reading Animal Well-Being