New avenues in setting head-started amphibians up for success

One way that zoos help in conserving species is using a tool known as “head starting.” Head starting is essentially...

Conservation

June 24, 2026

Eastern indigo snake release day

In May, I had the incredible privilege of tagging along to help release eastern indigo snakes into their native longleaf...

Conservation

May 22, 2026

What is an endangered species?

Have you ever heard the phrase “endangered species” and wondered what it meant? It can be a bit confusing because...

Zoo News

August 2, 2022

GOLDEN LION TAMARIN DAY BRINGS A NEW COMMITMENT

Partnership with Golden Lion Tamarin Association is a continuation of a conservation success story ATLANTA – August 2, 2022 –...

Keeper Stories

May 12, 2020

Puppet-rearing a hooded vulture chick

If you have been following our social media networks over the last week, you might have seen that the Bird...

Conservation

May 5, 2020

Learn to Bird and Become a Conservation Hero

By Kimberly Rodgers and Abbi Maurer April showers bring May flowers … and birds! It’s time to come out of...

Zoo News

May 4, 2020

Hatching of a critically endangered vulture

The chick, currently being “puppet reared,” is the first vulture ever hatched at Zoo Atlanta. Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the...

Keeper Stories

April 30, 2020

Care for the rare: Panamanian golden frogs

Hey everyone – my name is Char, and I’m a Keeper II with the Herpetology Team. That means I get...

Conservation

March 20, 2020

Wisely Using Water

If all the grocery store madness we’ve seen lately is any indication – water is a very valuable resource! We...

Conservation

February 5, 2020

Green your Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a green date night! Whether you’re...

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