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Zoo Atlanta is overjoyed to announce that giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have landed in Atlanta. The pandas arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on September 27, 2026, via a dedicated “FedEx Panda Express” Boeing 777 aircraft. FedEx generously donated the transportation. The pandas are in Atlanta t
This past June, I got to spend two weeks doing something I have dreamed about my whole life: participating in field conservation work abroad by volunteering at VulPro, an African vulture conservation organization located in Hartbeesport, South Africa. I was provided with this opportunity via Zoo Atlanta’s Jennifer Mick
Beginnings and endings define the cycle of life for all living things on Earth, and this month, Zoo Atlanta experiences both within its historic population of gorillas in The Ford African Rain Forest: the passing of the oldest gorilla at the Zoo, Machi, and the joy and anticipation of a new pregnancy for Lulu. Both … C
Ben from the Herpetology Team here! A few of our animals had a fruitful summer this year, producing a solid number of offspring, so I figured an update was in order. So far in 2026, the Herpetology Department has welcomed: 14 copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) 6 sidewinders (Crotalus cerates) 2 Guatemalan beaded liza
Zoo Atlanta is proud to celebrate the senior community at Senior Day presented by Kaiser Permanente on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. On this date, seniors ages 55 and up will enjoy free daytime admission. The day will offer seniors an opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, catch up with friends, and mo
Only days remain for tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine festival, Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked with tastings of a wide selection of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions; live music around the Zoo; exclu
Laundry day. My most dreaded day of the week. There are very few things that can make it enjoyable. But when you work as an Animal Care Specialist, even something as ordinary as doing laundry can become an adventure. Work clothes get their own special laundry basket—and let me tell you why. Come along with … Continue r
Hi everyone! My name is Natalie and I am a Small Primate Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I recently joined the team here after moving from New York, where I worked at the Long Island Aquarium. If you have visited us at the Zoo recently, you might have been lucky enough to spot the new … Continue reading "A Bright-eyed, Spu
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