Seeing the world we fight to protect

If you ever come to the Zoo, chances are you are going to learn something about conservation and the natural...

Elephant conservation is more vital than ever

A commitment to conservation is now more vital and timely than ever, given a recent change in the status of...

Big cats and wildlife trade

This past month, as we marked the one-year anniversary of the United States shutting down due to COVID-19, many people...

Snake scales are really cool!

Whew! Six years of work paid off last week with the publication of a big paper in the prestigious journal...

ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES NEW WHITE STORKS

Zoo Atlanta welcomes two exciting new members to its animal population: Betty and Vanna the white storks. The storks, who...

TWO WILD ENCOUNTER PROGRAMS RETURN

Two of Zoo Atlanta’s popular behind-the-scenes programs have returned. Wild Encounters with African elephants and Aldabra tortoises are now available....

Secrets of lion social structure

We get two very common questions about the lions here at the Zoo: 1: Is it natural to have three...

What a year!

Hi-ya everyone! Elephant Keeper Caleb again! It’s hard to believe that next month is my one-year anniversary as a part...

Checking in with Sloths, Lemurs and Monkeys

Checking in with Larry Bird

What’s it like when the Zoo’s closed?

With all the uncertainty going on in the world right now, one thing that is certain is that COVID-19 is...

Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns on October 19, 20, 26 and 27. Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival...

First steps in training

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am one of the newest keepers on the Ambassador Animals Team. Today, I...

Training with Sven and Olaf

Hi everyone, I am baa-aa-ack again welcoming some new animals to our area! If you saw my recent #TakeoverTuesday, I...

Hatchling diamondback terrapins arrive

Annual “terrapin swap” is part of an effort to protect a Georgia native species. The 25 hatchling diamondback terrapins now...

Green blood?!

In our mammal-oriented existence, as mammals ourselves, it’s easy to get lazy and assume that all animals function like some...

Keeping cool with summer fun

Tuesday, July 3 Making sure the animals here at Zoo Atlanta stay cool and hydrated is a major part of...

‘Tis the season

From kori bustards on the east side of the Zoo to blue cranes on the west side, eggs/incubation on the...

Panda Updates – Monday, April 12

One of the giant pandas’ most notable characteristics is their black-and-white coloration. This rare coloring is thought to serve two...

Wild Encounter: Rhino

Meet Mumbles, Zoo Atlanta’s first southern white rhino, in the all-new Rhino Wild Encounter!