Zoo Atlanta is celebrating an exciting first in its history: the hatching of an endangered lappet-faced vulture chick. The chick is the first offspring of
The chick hatched 54 days later on April 24, and following 10 days of hand-rearing
Every day, animal care professionals are responsible for the welfare of the animals. But what does that mean? Welfare has many aspects, from activities and
If he doesn’t voluntarily step up onto a keeper’s hand, we won’t make him.
Water scarcity seems like a silly topic to talk about on a planet that has 71% of its surface covered in water. You might even be wondering why you should
use of embedded water, try participating in Meatless Mondays or supporting second-hand
Zoo Atlanta celebrates the births of twin golden lion tamarins, born on February 11, 2021. The infants, who are a month old today, are the offspring of
protocols and procedures in place to promote wellness, including timed ticketing; hand-sanitizing
This program is designed for families with children ages 6+ and features interactive activities, Zoo tours, and opportunities to learn more about wildlife and wild places.
program participants will enter through the Education Conservation Gate on the right-hand
Atlanta’s newest seasonal experience will make its debut with a stunning visual celebration of the wonders of the natural world. IllumiNights at the Zoo: A
Each lantern is made and hand-painted by artisans, representing thousands of hours
When you think of animals that went extinct in the past few centuries, what animal comes to mind? Most likely the Dodo bird. Once native to the Island of
Despite how iconic this bird is as a symbol of extinction (raise your hand if you
Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students!
The Education Conservation Gate is located in the south (right-hand) corner of the
Zoo Atlanta will broaden community access to its signature summer camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program. In 2021,
protocols and procedures in place to promote wellness, including timed ticketing; hand-sanitizing
Okay, it used to be simple for us biology nerds to distinguish “poisonous” organisms from “venomous” organisms. In lectures, I always boil it down the basic
On the other hand, if the organism puts the toxic substance into you, then you have
