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Good day! Robert from the Herpetology Department here to talk about how we help the reptiles and amphibians at Zoo Atlanta beat the heat. Why should these animals need to beat the heat, you ask? After all, don’t all the scaly and slimy things like it hot since they are cold-blooded? Well, the term “cold-blooded” … Continue reading "How do reptiles and amphibians beat the heat?"

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original founding member of its great ape population: Biji the Sumatran orangutan, age 52. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been treating the geriatric orangutan for advancing kidney failure, and due to her poor prognosis, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION"

ATLANTA – August 10, 2023 – Zoo Atlanta is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of an original founding member of its great ape population: Biji the Sumatran orangutan, age 52. The Veterinary and Animal Care Teams had been treating the geriatric orangutan for advancing kidney failure, and due to her poor prognosis, … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA SADDENED BY LOSS OF FOUNDING MEMBER OF ORANGUTAN POPULATION"

Limited-time shirt fundraiser commemorates the late legend WHAT: Celebrate memories of the legendary late Willie B. with a limited-time Willie B. Forever T-shirt fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta. The exclusive retro design is available in a variety of colors, both solid and tie-dyed, and styles, including T-shirts, tanks, hoodies and more for a minimum donation to … Continue reading "WEAR WILLIE B. FOREVER WITH EXCLUSIVE RETRO T-SHIRT"

Limited-time shirt fundraiser commemorates the late legend WHAT: Celebrate memories of the legendary late Willie B. with a limited-time Willie B. Forever T-shirt fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta. The exclusive retro design is available in a variety of colors, both solid and tie-dyed, and styles, including T-shirts, tanks, hoodies and more for a minimum donation to … Continue reading "WEAR WILLIE B. FOREVER WITH EXCLUSIVE RETRO T-SHIRT"

As some of you might know, one of our animal experiences here at Zoo Atlanta is the opportunity to watch a talented goat artist make a painting right in front of you! Our goat friend Simon from the petting zoo will hold the paintbrush in his mouth and will swoop away at the canvas, with … Continue reading "The art of training"

In the eastern region of the country of Zambia, in southern Africa, lies the Luangwa Valley. This vast wilderness is home to iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and large herds of elephants. To preserve and protect this natural paradise, the South Luangwa National Park was established. South Luangwa National Park was established to … Continue reading "Conservation South Luangwa: Protecting elephants"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, 2023. 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 PNC"

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta will host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, 2023. 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 PNC"

Join us at Zoo Atlanta as we examine the different expressions of animal behavior and what that means for our understanding of nature.