3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (456+ words) I'm Alexis, a member of the Elephant Care Team here in the Mammal Department. My journey with Zoo Atlanta started before I can even remember it. According to my mom, it was my very first outing as a baby. Like…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (517+ words) Zoo Atlanta What to consider when choosing experiences with animals: conservation, choice, and much more Zoo Atlanta's Wild Encounters bring you up close and personal with animals from around the world while offering the opportunity to connect with the Zoo's…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (171+ words) In March 2026, Zoo Atlanta welcomed a new friend to Scaly Slimy Spectacular: our Siamese crocodile, Seng. While he may seem like any other crocodilian, Seng's' species is listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN)…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (175+ words) As the world's attention turns to Atlanta during the World Cup, Zoo Atlanta is the ideal destination for the inspirations of wildlife and family fun in a welcoming atmosphere in the home of hundreds of animals from around the globe....

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (245+ words) I hope you all had an amazing World Turtle Day this past Saturday! I am Dr. Kate Leach, Senior Veterinarian at Zoo Atlanta, and I have more to share about turtles, and there is no better time to celebrate turtles…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (199+ words) Zoo Atlanta will close early on Sat. , May 23 for Brew at the Zoo. Gates will close at 1: 30 p. m. and Zoo grounds will close at 3 p. m." Sip on Sweet Water Brewing Company's 2026 exclusive brew, the giraffe-inspired Long Neck Lager, and samples from more…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (265+ words) Zoo Atlanta Zoo Atlanta will close early on Sat. , May 23 for Brew at the Zoo. Gates will close at 1: 30 p. m. and Zoo grounds will close at 3 p. m. Propping for geriatric primates Hello, my name is Sean, and I'm a member of the…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (230+ words) That all changed several years later when the red pandas" care was transferred to the Mammal Department, creating the subsidiary Panda Department. As I worked with the red pandas, I learned more and more about them, and like the giant…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) Any parents out there taken their kids to the doctor lately? Maybe for vaccines or blood work? Here in the Hoofstock Team, our resident "kid" (2-year-old rhino calf Zuri) recently had a routine checkup from the Veterinary Team, and she…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (208+ words) As a Strategic Advisor for the International Rhino Foundation, I have the opportunity to contribute directly to this work by reviewing and recommending scientific initiatives that advance rhino conservation. It has been incredibly rewarding to see how these research efforts…...