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The giant pandas receive varying species of bamboo throughout the year, depending on the season and what their preferences are. You may have noticed increased amounts of bamboo that is very slender and tall. This species is called Arrow (pseudosasa japonica). It gets this name simply because it is very straight and narrow just like an … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, July 8"

Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to offer free admission to a limited number of Georgia Title I Schools for their students. Applications open July 18, 2025. Application Process The Sponsored Admission Program is offered based on availability of funds. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are not accepted for entire … Continue reading "Sponsored Admissions Program"

Zoo Atlanta’s Grossology Day, when we celebrate all the things in nature that may gross people out, but serve an important role in ecosystems, is coming up on July 14! I love this topic and seeing the disgust paired with fascination and smiles from guests that come with it.   In this blog, we have been … Continue reading "Gross or fascinating?"

If you’ve been to the Zoo Atlanta contact yard, you’ve seen your fair share of our personality-filled goats, but our contact yard also has five sheep, either in quiet time, under the tables, or just lounging on a hay bed. Don’t fret if you haven’t gotten the chance to meet them; our sheep’s favorite time … Continue reading "What is voluntary shearing?"

Birthday season is coming! Many giant pandas are born in the fall, so the four pandas at Zoo Atlanta all have birthdays very close to each other. Lun Lun’s big day is first up on August 25 with her 27th birthday. The twins, Ya Lun and Xi Lun, turn 8 on September 3. Yang Yang … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, July 1"

This program is designed for families with children ages 6+ and features interactive activities, Zoo tours, and opportunities to learn more about wildlife and wild places.

Zoo Atlanta is a family-friendly environment where everyone deserves to have a great experience. To make the most of your visit, and to ensure the same experience for others, please keep a few rules in mind as you enjoy the Zoo.  Specific rules may apply to individual rides, attractions or activities in the Zoo. Proper attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times while on Zoo property.  Zoo Atlanta reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the safe, family-friendly experience of ... Continue reading Rules

Map out Your Day Use the Interactive Map and Daily Schedule below to plan your trip to the Zoo. By visiting Zoo Atlanta, you agree to abide by Zoo Atlanta’s Rules of Guest Conduct, which include adherence to Georgia state law O.C.G.A §16-7-21.2. Read full list of rules.   

I don’t mean to brag, but working at the Zoo is really cool. Where else can you step outside your office and hear a lion roaring, smell a binturong scent-marking, or see a giant panda munching on bamboo? Like many professional fields, zoos are unique environments that require specialized skills, particular previous experience, and extensive … Continue reading "The wild path to becoming a zoo veterinarian"

Birds are such incredible animals, and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out what is going on – whether it’s a behavior they are presenting or a chance to explore why some birds look the way that they do. I am sure that some of you who have … Continue reading "Sunbathing and crazy coloration: A few favorite bird fake-outs"