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Hey y’all! Kelly here, Lead Keeper in the Herpetology Department. At the end of July, through the generosity of a Sue Foster Keeper Professional Development Grant, I got the opportunity to attend the 50th Anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium (IHS) at the Chiricahua Desert Museum in Rodeo, New Mexico. This annual symposium brings together herpetologists … Continue reading "Attending the 50th anniversary of the International Herpetological Symposium"

Hello! Happy World Orangutan Day! I am Lynn Y., Lead Keeper of Orangutans at Zoo Atlanta. I have had the privilege of caring for orangutans at Zoo Atlanta for over 18 years and have a great appreciation for their unique and intelligent personalities. They amaze me daily with how smart and curious they are. We … Continue reading "Protecting, conserving, collaborating: the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation"

A couple of months ago I discussed, in detail, an approximate week in the life of a Primate Research Intern, and I am here, writing to you again, following up on my promise of updating y’all on what my independent project became.   There were a number of iterations and ideas that were passed around and … Continue reading "12 months of scholarly bliss: Reflections on being a Primate Research Intern"

Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar opens its doors again with the return of one of our favorite over-21 events!

Hello everyone, this is Evan from the Herpetology Team. Today, August 14, is Golden Frog Day! I want to share some of the conservation efforts with Panamanian golden frogs that I have been working on through Zoo Atlanta. The Panamanian golden frog is a beautiful species of frog native to Panama that has long been … Continue reading "Hope for a species on Golden Frog Day"

The Zoo Atlanta Green Team will host a third-annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Members and guests are encouraged to bring small electronics to recycle through partners at ecocell to benefit the Gorillas on the Line … Answer the Call campaign. Accepted items will include cell phones; … Continue reading "Recycle electronics at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, August 29"

The Zoo Atlanta Green Team will host a third-annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Members and guests are encouraged to bring small electronics to recycle through partners at ecocell to benefit the Gorillas on the Line … Answer the Call campaign. Accepted items will include cell phones; … Continue reading "Recycle electronics at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, August 29"

Here at Zoo Atlanta, you might have visited our Orkin’s Children Zoo and wondered what the funny looking animals were that live just across from our goats. Well, those are our three male alpacas: Tuscany (the brown alpaca), Smurf (our white alpaca with bangs), and Warrior (our large white alpaca). However, the boys often get … Continue reading "Alpaca or llama? What’s the difference?"

A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong and is clinging tightly to Bam, who is providing appropriate maternal care. While … Continue reading "Schmidt’s guenon born at Zoo Atlanta"

A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong and is clinging tightly to Bam, who is providing appropriate maternal care. While … Continue reading "Schmidt’s guenon born at Zoo Atlanta"