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The eve of the 2020s brought one of the most significant transformations in Zoo Atlanta history with the ambitious and historic Grand New View project. Zoo Atlanta raised more than $50 million for the project, which entailed three phases. The first phase, a new African Savanna, opened in August 2019. A highlight of the African … Continue reading "2019-Present: A New Era of Transformation"

Hi, I’m Elijah, Zoo Atlanta’s newest Bird Keeper. Birds have always been my passion. I always thought working with birds meant I had to become an avian veterinarian, but I didn’t like seeing birds who were sick or injured. So, I looked at other options and learned about bird keeping in the zoological profession. Before … Continue reading "Things I wish I knew before becoming a Bird Keeper"

August 4 is Clouded Leopard Day, and we have the perfect conservation connection to share with you in thinking of Boon’s wild counterparts.  Mammal Keeper Michelle E. recently left the Zoo for an exciting new chapter – you’ll find her in a new role at another AZA zoo to the south! – but she left … Continue reading "Clouded Leopard Day and the work of Wildlife Alliance"

Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by Kaiser Permanente on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026. On these two dates, residents of the City of Atlanta or Fulton County or employees of the City of Atlanta Government or Fulton County Government will enjoy free admission for … Continue reading "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by Kaiser Permanente"

Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by Kaiser Permanente on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026. On these two dates, residents of the City of Atlanta or Fulton County or employees of the City of Atlanta Government or Fulton County Government will enjoy free admission for … Continue reading "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by Kaiser Permanente"

An interactive wildlife presentation featuring soaring free flights and the amazing natural behaviors of raptors, owls, parrots and many more. Brought to you by Georgia Natural Gas.

Learn about these impressive carnivores from their animal care professionals. 

Presentations are fun and educational, geared toward our younger guests, and include live animals.

Learn about the dart frogs in Scaly Slimy Spectacular.

Learn more about Komodo dragons from some of our animal care professionals.