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ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”

pecial Gorilla Keeper Talks, interactive educational activities, and a chance to spot Willie B. III on June 18 ATLANTA – June 8, 2023 – In celebration of the legacy of the best-known member of its animal population, Zoo Atlanta will celebrate “Willie B. Day” on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Guests will enjoy special … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”"

ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”

Special Gorilla Keeper Talks, interactive educational activities, and a chance to spot Willie B. III on June 18 ATLANTA – June 8, 2023 – In celebration of the legacy of the best-known member of its animal population, Zoo Atlanta will celebrate “Willie B. Day” on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Guests will enjoy … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA WILL CELEBRATE “WILLIE B. DAY”"

Panda Updates- Thursday, June 8

We’re pleased to be able to share a special “guest panda update” from Dr. Sam today about some recent eye treatments for Lun Lun. Read on to learn more: “We have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with giant pandas for almost 25 years. Over the years, we’ve learned a great … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, June 8"

Making Change for Wildlife

What happens when you visit the Zoo? Maybe you get to see a type of animal you’ve never encountered before, or you might learn something new about a species you’ve seen many times. But did you know that you’re also making positive change for wildlife? That’s right! Each time you visit Zoo Atlanta, a portion … Continue reading "Making Change for Wildlife"

Salva lo que amas!

Hello everyone!  It’s Kelly here, Lead Keeper of the Herpetology Team. This past March I got the amazing opportunity to volunteer for a week at the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) in El Valle de Anton, Panama.  Zoo Atlanta has been working with this organization for several years now but, with COVID we haven’t … Continue reading "Salva lo que amas!"

Willie B. Day

Zoo Atlanta is excited to celebrate the legacy of an Atlanta legend, the late but forever great Willie B., on Father’s Day!

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023 – Laid-back summer nights are made for exploring the wild with a date, friend, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, an after-hours series at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are on sale now for the 21-and-up event, … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS

After-hours summer series kicks off June 23 with the first of three themed monthly evenings ATLANTA – June 1, 2023 – Laid-back summer nights are made for exploring the wild with a date, friend, or happy hour crew at Savanna Nights, an after-hours series at Zoo Atlanta. Tickets are on sale now for the 21-and-up … Continue reading "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR SAVANNA NIGHTS"

Panda Updates- Thursday, June 1

As we anticipate the weather warming with the approach of summer, you may notice the pandas starting to spend more time in their indoor dayroom areas. Pandas are native to temperature forests high in the mountains of China, and these dayroom areas are temperature controlled to a cool 65 degrees year-round. As a Panda Care … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Thursday, June 1"

Step by step with Rose the red-tailed hawk

Last time you heard from Ambassador Animals, it was all about Hawkmoth the Harris hawk’s training and how he recently made his first appearance on the glove in one of our animal presentations. This week, we may see him make his first free flights! The care of all animals at Zoo Atlanta is based on … Continue reading "Step by step with Rose the red-tailed hawk"