Press Releases
June 17, 2013 - Third annual Dreamnight at Zoo Atlanta The Zoo hosted a memorable evening for a special group of courageous children on June 14
June 13, 2013 - Zoo Atlanta welcomes new Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Zoe Nieminen has joined Zoo leadership as head of Institutional Advancement
June 12, 2013 - Festive summer weekend: Asian Heritage Day and Father’s Day Asian Heritage Day is June 15; fathers enjoy free admission on June 16
May 31, 2013 - Miri the Bornean Orangutan is Expecting Newborn ape will be the second orangutan born at the Zoo in 2013
May 28, 2013 - Zoo Atlanta to break ground on new amphibian and reptile experience The first ceremonial shovels will hit their marks on June 4
May 23, 2013 - Memorial Day Weekend at Zoo Atlanta Brew at the Zoo is May 25, and the Zoo observes extended weekend hours on May 27
May 17, 2013 - Celebrate Endangered Species Day Hope, not gloom and doom, should be the message for wildlife around the world
May 14, 2013 - Shandy the red panda passes at Zoo Atlanta
May 13, 2013 - Coming soon: Splash Fountain New water play experience will open in summer 2013
May 9, 2013 - Brew at the Zoo presented by Xfinity and AMC Tickets are on sale now for Atlanta’s wildest beer and wine festival
May 8, 2013 - Finally, a peek at Pongo! Guests may get a glimpse as the infant orangutan and his mother Blaze make trips outside
May 6, 2013 - Farasi the African lion passes at Zoo Atlanta Zoo guests and Grant Park residents will miss hearing Farasi’s familiar roar
May 1, 2013 - The Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta Anticipated fundraiser returns with Swing Fling on May 4
April 24, 2013 - The world’s oldest living male gorilla turns 52 Beloved patriarch Ozzie was one of the original pioneers of The Ford African Rain Forest at Zoo Atlanta
April 19, 2013 - Party For The Planet At Zoo Atlanta Signature Earth Day event promises a Sunday packed with family fun on April 21
April 17, 2013 - Plan your own landscape oasis at the Zoo Plant Sale Browse 150 species of hand-selected botanical beauties on Saturday, April 20
April 16, 2013 - Annual CEO State Of The Zoo Breakfast
April 1, 2013 - Zoo files building permit application for new amphibian/reptile complex
March 22, 2013 - Moby the clouded leopard passes at Zoo Atlanta Popular geriatric cat was euthanized on March 22
March 22, 2013 - Giant panda breeding at Zoo Atlanta
March 22, 2013 - Camp instructor job fair at Zoo Atlanta
March 21, 2013 - Names announced for infant orangutan and infant gorilla Keep calling them adorable ambassadors and Atlanta treasures, but start calling them Pongo and Andi
March 15, 2013 - Western Lowland Gorilla Born at Zoo Atlanta Willie B.’s newest grandchild is a third-generation ambassador for a critically endangered species
March 13, 2013 - St. Patrick's Day at Zoo Atlanta Wear green for a lucky discount on March 17
March 13, 2013 - What’s the science behind chemistry, bonding and love? Spend the evening with author and neuroscientist Larry Young, PhD, at the Geoffrey Bourne Lecture
February 27, 2013 - Zoo Atlanta bids bon voyage to Machi the gorilla Mother of Willie B.’s only son is headed to Knoxville after more than three decades in Atlanta
February 26, 2013 - Zoo partners with Ga. Dept. of Education on field trips for students Deadline to apply for earmarked funds is March 15
January 28, 2013 - Seasonal Job Fair Jan. 30 Apply for seasonal positions on Wednesday, January 30
January 16, 2013 - Andazi the eastern black rhinoceros is expecting Birth expected in August or September would be a first for Zoo Atlanta
January 11, 2013 - Catch A Glimpse of the Eastern Bongo Calf This Weekend Matilda and her new daughter have begun exploring their exhibit
January 10, 2013 - Sumatran orangutan born by caesarean section at Zoo Atlanta Blaze and her first surviving infant are progressing normally
January 9, 2013 - Weaning process has begun for Po the giant panda Lun Lun and her youngest began gradually spending time apart on January 3
January 8, 2013 - 2012: Another record-breaker for Zoo Atlanta The year was the second most-attended year in Zoo Atlanta history
January 4, 2013 - Statement from Hayley Murphy, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services at Zoo Atlanta, regarding preliminary necropsy results for Mona the giraffe
January 2, 2013 - Giraffe dies suddenly at Zoo Atlanta Cause of death is currently unknown
December 17, 2012 - What’s a lesser kudu? Find out when Sherlock and Watson debut at Zoo Atlanta
December 17, 2012 - Changes to giraffe feeding times
December 12, 2012 - Gorilla Holiday and More! Santa comes early to the bachelor pad, and even more Zoo primates join a festive tradition
December 3, 2012 - Eastern bongo born at Zoo Atlanta The holiday season brings a brand-new ambassador for a critically endangered species
November 28, 2012 - Boundless Budgies parakeet aviary is temporarily closed Veterinary Team continues to monitor flock following confirmation of one instance of psittacosis
November 21, 2012 - Reasons for thanks at Zoo Atlanta Join Santa when the holiday season begins Thanksgiving weekend
November 16, 2012 - Reasons to care during Orangutan Caring Week Asia’s red apes may face extinction because of one ubiquitous pantry staple
November 13, 2012 - Two great ape pregnancies progressing well Updates on Blaze the Sumatran orangutan and Lulu the western lowland gorilla
November 9, 2012 - Orangutan Caring Week at Zoo Atlanta The spotlight’s on saving Asia’s red apes, November 11-17
November 5, 2012 - Po the Giant Panda Turns 2 Keepers present the final panda ice cake of the year
October 31, 2012 - Po the giant panda turns 2 on November 3 Keepers are already hard at work on the final ice cake of the year
October 17, 2012 - Cobwebs and Cocktails presented by Groupon at Zoo Atlanta Brave the wildest outbreak of the year on October 27
October 11, 2012 - Last chance for Jazzoo tickets!
September 21, 2012 - Great Ape Heart Project Awarded Second Grant From The Institute Of Musem And Library Services Prestigious federal support is the largest animal health programs grant ever received at Zoo Atlanta
September 21, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta Wins Major Award For International Conservation
September 14, 2012 - That’s how many pounds of snake? Largest snake at Zoo Atlanta will be weighed and measured on September 18
September 11, 2012 - Tickets are now on sale for Jazzoo
September 5, 2012 - Preliminary necropsy findings for Ivan the gorilla Detailed analysis and tests are still pending
August 27, 2012 - Memorial Plans Announced For Ivan The Western Lowland Gorilla Friends are invited to celebrate a long and remarkable life on September 8
August 24, 2012 - Giant Panda Birthday Season Begins at Zoo Atlanta Details emerge on four elaborate cakes planned for Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Xi Lan and Po
August 24, 2012 - Little People LIVE Musical Shows at Zoo Atlanta Singing, dancing and fun on August 25 and 26
August 22, 2012 - Lulu the Western Lowland Gorilla is Expecting Willie B.’s newest grandchild should arrive in spring 2013
August 21, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta mourns Ivan the Western Lowland Gorilla Friends coast-to-coast advocated change for one of the nation’s most famous apes
August 15, 2012 - City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days at Zoo Atlanta Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19
August 13, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta welcomes two new raccoon dogs Loki and Thor debut in Trader’s Alley
August 10, 2012 - Late summer brings adorable new arrivals at Zoo Atlanta A motherless blue crane gets an unusual start, and Robin and Theo the golden lion tamarins are parents again
August 6, 2012 - Matilda the eastern bongo is expecting Beauregard’s younger sibling will be the newest ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest mammal species
July 31, 2012 - Dewar Wildlife Trust’s Joe the gorilla passes at 49 Beloved resident of the Dewar Wildlife Trust had been under the care of the Zoo Atlanta Veterinary Team in conjunction with Dr. Francis Cipullo
July 23, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta is home to the world’s oldest male gorilla Ozzie joins elite list of the oldest gorillas in human care
July 20, 2012 - Beat the Heat Arrive before 10:30 a.m. for discounted general admission
July 3, 2012 - National Zookeepers Week - Zoo Atlanta celebrates animal care professionals July 15 through July 21
June 27, 2012 - Blaze the Sumatran orangutan is expecting First-time mom’s condition will be monitored closely
June 20, 2012 - The 2012 Beastly Feast continues with an exclusive online auction Bid now on more than 20 one-of-a-kind items on biddingforgood.com
June 19, 2012 - Dreamnight at Zoo Atlanta Second annual event opened the Zoo for a magical evening for chronically ill children and children with disabilities
June 13, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta animal ambassadors head to Fulton County Government
June 7, 2012 - Kavi the sumatran tiger hits the road Sohni and Sanjiv’s father leaves Atlanta for a new home at the National Zoo
June 5, 2012 - Father’s Day will be busy for Betelgeus the wreathed hornbill New chick is the third for an experienced bird with an unusual strategy
May 25, 2012 - Last chance for advance tickets to Brew at the Zoo Discounted tickets available online through Friday, May 25
May 16, 2012 - ZooMobile visits the libraries!
May, 15, 2012 - Tickets are now on sale for Brew at the Zoo Fifth annual event will feature live performances by Arrested Development
May 2, 2012 - The 2012 Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta Annual black-tie fundraiser returns on May 5
April 27, 2012 - Zoo Plant Sale Glorify your grounds – buy botanical beauties at Zoo Atlanta on April 28
April 19, 2012 - Party for the Planet on April 22! Meet Batman™ and Wonder Woman™ during a fun-filled family Earth Day on April 22
April 18, 2012 - World’s rarest tortoises arrive in Atlanta and Knoxville Captive population of ploughshare tortoises may be the only hope for stemming a conservation emergency
April 13, 2012 - Toco toucan chicks thriving at Zoo Atlanta Species is challenging to breed in captivity
April 12, 2012 - Giant panda Wild Encounters open April 14! New behind-the-scenes experiences begin Saturday
April 6, 2012 - Will love bloom for more than two tons of rhino? Easter holiday weekend begins with a date for Andazi and Utenzi
March 30, 2012 - Zoo season opens with giraffe feeding and behind-the-scenes experiences Twiga Terrace and Wild Encounters invite visitors to get closer than ever before
March 29, 2012 - Rare lizard is one of just seven ever hatched in captivity Guatemalan beaded lizard born at Zoo Atlanta
March 9, 2012 - 2012 Geoffrey Bourne Lecture Series Focuses on Human Interest Warren Jones, PhD, speaks on early detection of autism on March 29
February 29, 2012 - Celebrate Amphibians On Leap Day February 29 brings reflection, hope and appreciation for Zoo Atlanta Members
February 28, 2012 - Golden lion tamarins born at Zoo Atlanta Leap Year brings two tiny signs of spring
February 27, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta records highest paid attendance day since 1889 Walmart Sunday Funday shatters all previous records on February 26
February 23, 2012 - Robin the golden lion tamarin is expecting! Spring may bring a tiny special delivery – or two!
February 17, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta frog was one of only two of his kind left on Earth Rabbs’ fringe-limbed tree frog euthanized on February 17
February 15, 2012 - Walmart Sunday Funday Guests enjoy $5 admission on February 26
February 2, 2012 - Zoo Atlanta orangutan becomes first to participate in awake cardiac ultrasound Satu sets new standards for monitoring cardiac health
January 27, 2012 - Just how many babies were born at your Zoo in 2011?
January 5, 2012 - Catch A glimpse of the eastern bongo calf! Matilda’s firstborn gets a chance to explore his habitat on January 5
