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Voting begins today to choose monikers for two of the three binturongs born to Bramble on August 31 ATLANTA – November 7, 2023 – They’re not yet large enough to navigate their outdoor habitat just yet, but the first binturongs born at Zoo Atlanta need names as they prepare for that milestone. “Bearcat” fans near and … Continue reading "HELP NAME BRAMBLE’S BINTLETS"

Voting begins today to choose monikers for two of the three binturongs born to Bramble on August 31 ATLANTA – November 7, 2023 – They’re not yet large enough to navigate their outdoor habitat just yet, but the first binturongs born at Zoo Atlanta need names as they prepare for that milestone. “Bearcat” fans near … Continue reading "HELP NAME BRAMBLE’S BINTLETS"

Hello my name is Nicole, and I am a Seasonal Carnivore Keeper for the Panda Care Team here are Zoo Atlanta. I started off as a Volunteer for the Zoo back in May. I began working with the Panda and Orangutan Care Teams through the volunteering program. One of the best things that I have experienced while being a Seasonal Keeper so far is … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, November 6"

Thanks to all who voted to name the bintlets! With nearly 2,300 votes cast, the names Oliver (male) and Fern (female) rose to the top in what proved to be a close race! Stay tuned for updates on when you’ll be able to see Oliver, Fern, and their brother Watson out and about in their … Continue reading "Help name the bintlets!"

Ghoulish greetings, everyone! I’m Sarah and I work in our Ambassador Animals Department. This time of year is always so fun for me as someone who is a big fan of monsters and all things creepy. Unfortunately, the animals I work with are all so cute and, well, the opposite of creepy, that there’s not … Continue reading "Real-life inspirations for famous cryptids?"

Enjoy a mini tour of the Zoo with a Zoo Educator, stopping along the way to see animals, sing songs, hear animal stories, and make an animal craft to take home to remember the experience!

On October 1, our Herpetology Team was excited to find that our female copperhead had given birth to 14 babies! Female copperheads typically have live-born litters of six to nine babies, but litters of 20 have been documented. Our babies have had their first shed and have now been moved away from their mother to … Continue reading "Growing up copperhead"

Santa makes a ho-ho-holiday stop at the Zoo on December 2 and 3   WHAT: Reservations are flying away faster than Santa’s sleigh for Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta, coming up on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, 2023. Make plans now to bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and … Continue reading "RESERVATIONS GOING FAST FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA"

Santa makes a ho-ho-holiday stop at the Zoo on December 2 and 3   WHAT: Reservations are flying away faster than Santa’s sleigh for Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta, coming up on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, 2023. Make plans now to bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and … Continue reading "RESERVATIONS GOING FAST FOR COOKIES WITH SANTA"

Since the 1970s, zoos have made large strides in improving the welfare of the animals in our care. Closely aligning how we manage our animals to their wild counterparts is extremely rewarding and vital to their welfare, yet is often still challenging.   One of the most challenging aspects of animal welfare is species-specific social … Continue reading "Conspecific Social Organization"