Press Releases
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
December 2, 2011 - Eastern Bongo Born at Zoo Atlanta First-time mother Matilda delivers newest ambassador for critically endangered species
November 21, 2011 - Reasons For Thanks Are Reasons To Visit! A cornucopia of things to see and do at Zoo Atlanta this holiday weekend
November 21, 2011 - Cookies with Santa Santa stops at Zoo Atlanta for holiday fun on November 26 and 27
November 10, 2011 - Gorilla participates in groundbreaking ultrasound New technology helps Willie B., Jr. become the newest contributor to the Great Ape Heart Project
November 3, 2011 - Happy Birthday, Po! The only giant panda born in the U.S. in 2010 turns 1 today
October 27, 2011 - Po Turns 1! Happy birthday to the only giant panda cub born in the U.S. in 2010
October 20, 2011 - Zuri the giraffe takes a road trip 10-foot traveler leaves Zoo Atlanta for a new home in Kansas
October 18, 2011 - Boo at the Zoo – Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30 Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival begins this weekend
October 12, 2011 - Last chance for Jazzoo tickets! October 15 event features cocktails, food, live music and a runway show with a wild hair
October 7, 2011 - Play the Animal Way and Girl Scout Day at Zoo Atlanta Surprises galore for the animals and an extra salute for Girl Scouts – it’s all happening this Saturday, October 8!
October 3, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta honored with AZA Edward H. Bean Award Prestigious award coincides with 50th anniversary of nationally-renowned gorilla program
September 30, 2011 - Meet Dora and Diego at Fiesta de la Familia! Hispanic heritage celebration features meet-and-greet with Dora and Diego
September 28, 2011 - Monster Dash Family 5k in Grant Park Grant Park race registrants receive one free Zoo ticket per entry
September 12, 2011 - WHAT’S “JUST 400?” Show up at Philips Arena at 11 a.m. to find out!
September 8, 2011 - The new giraffe calf has a name! Mona’s 2-month-old daughter has been named Lily
September 7, 2011 - Giraffe calf’s name to be announced Moniker chosen by sweepstakes winner will be revealed on September 8
September 2, 2011 - Tiger Cubs Go on the Prowl! Sohni and Sanjiv are enjoying their first adventures on exhibit
August 30, 2011 - Sumatran orangutan gives birth to stillborn infant
August 30, 2011 - Name the Giraffe Calf Sweepstakes Winner Announced Ringgold resident wins opportunity to name Atlanta’s tallest baby
August 26, 2011 - College Colors Day at Zoo Atlanta Students, alumni and fans enjoy discounts this Labor Day Weekend
August 25, 2011 - Waterbuck Born at Zoo Atlanta Summer baby boom continues with a new calf for Kokopelli
August 23, 2011 - It’s A Boy … And A Girl! Sumatran tiger cubs have been named Sohni and Sanjiv
August 22, 2011 - Beat the Heat Discount
August 10, 2011 - Groupon Update Name the Giraffe Calf Sweepstakes opportunity ends at 11:59 p.m. on August 10
August 10, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta to host City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21
August 5, 2011 - Giraffe Calf Sightings Look for a glimpse as the Zoo’s tallest baby explores her exhibit
August 3, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta Groupon Deal Offers Chance to Name Giraffe Calf Extraordinary offer is the first of its kind
August 2, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta elephants team up with NASCAR Nationwide series drivers will join Kelly and Tara for painting opportunity
July 26, 2011 - It’s a Girl! Six-foot newborn is another daughter for father Abu
July 22, 2011 - Giraffe Born at Zoo Atlanta Zuri has a brand-new sibling
July 20, 2011 - Update on Blaze the Orangutan Ultrasound indicates that first-time mom-to-be is progressing well
July 14, 2011 - National Zookeepers Week Observed At Zoo Atlanta Annual observance spotlights the real-life work of animal care professionals
July 12, 2011 - Sumatran tiger joins Twitter!
July 11, 2011 - Tickets are now on sale for JAZZOO! Buy now for a limited-time early bird discount
July 6, 2011 - Sumatran tigers born at Zoo Atlanta New arrivals are the first tigers born at the Zoo in a decade
June 24, 2011 - Eastern bongo is expecting! First-time mom represents one of Earth’s rarest mammal species
June 20, 2011 - Dreamnight at Zoo Atlanta Dreams came true for sick and injured children and their families on June 17
June 15, 2011 - Spend Father’s Day at Zoo Atlanta Celebrate Dad with special discounts on June 19
June 1, 2011 - Critically endangered tiger is expecting! Litter of cubs should arrive in early July
May 20, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta Gorillas Undergo Cardiac Exams Groundbreaking month coincides with 50th anniversary of the arrival of Willie B.
May 13, 2011 - It's a girl!
May 10, 2011 - The 2011 Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta Atlanta’s most anticipated social event returns on May 14
May 10, 2011 - Western Lowland Gorilla Born at Zoo Atlanta Newborn is the grandchild of the legendary Willie B.
May 9, 2011 - Zoo closing early on May 14 for The Beastly Feast Signature black-tie event has raised more than $1 million for 13 consecutive years
May 3, 2011 - Tickets Are On Sale Now For Brew At The Zoo Event features sampling of beer and wine, animal encounters and live music
April 29, 2011 - Spend Mother’s Day at Zoo Atlanta Celebrate Mom with special discounts on May 8
April 22, 2011 - Infant orangutan makes first trips outside with his new mother Species Survival Plan selected Zoo Atlanta’s Madu as Remy’s surrogate mom
April 19, 2011 - Meet Dora and Diego at Party for the Planet Family fun also features annual gorilla egg hunt
April 4, 2011 - Warthog piglets born Shirley delivers signs of spring with her fourth litter
March 31, 2011 - Complex Carnivores opens April 1 New at the Zoo will be bush dogs, fossa, binturong and Bruster’s
March 30, 2011 - Great news for great apes! Blaze the orangutan will be first-time mom; Kudzoo the gorilla will deliver soon
March 22, 2011 - Exclusive Media Preview of Complex Carnivores Exciting new debuts for spring range from bush dogs to Bruster’s
March 18, 2011 - Po Knows It's Spring See the nation’s only giant panda cub at Zoo Atlanta this weekend
March 14, 2011 - New study examines rates of aging among humans and other primates Aging rates, mortality gender gap similar across primates, study finds
Source: The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent)
March 11, 2011 - Atlantans get a peek at Po The only giant panda cub born in the U.S. in 2010 has begun appearing on exhibit
March 2, 2011 - Are Atlantans Visiting Some of the World’s Last Turtles? New report lists species housed at Zoo Atlanta among the planet’s rarest
February 23, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta Library Program Launches Statewide Check out the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass at any participating public library in Georgia
February 15, 2011 - Zoo Atlanta and Dreamworks Animation Announce Panda Cub’s New Name 100 Day Celebration Features Appearance by Actor Jack Black from “Kung Fu Panda” and “Kung Fu Panda 2”
February 10, 2011 - Expect the unexpected at the 100 Day Celebration Unprecedented event will feature a major celebrity appearance
February 3, 2011 - American Heart Month Begins with Historic Meeting at Zoo Atlanta Experts gather to battle cardiovascular disease in apes
January 27, 2011 - Zoo scientist publishes evidence of social learning in lemurs Behavior was previously not attributed to prosimians
January 26, 2011 - Coffee and Cub Conversations Event will feature chats with experts and an exclusive silent auction
January 24, 2011 - 100 day giant panda cub celebration Only cub born in the U.S. will get a name on February 15
January 20, 2011 - Baby Komodos debut at Zoo Atlanta First Zoo babies of 2011 are a pair of darling dragons
December 15, 2010 - Zoos unite to save endangered apes New Initiative to Fund Field Conservation Projects
Source: Association of Zoos and Aquariums
November 30, 2010 - Kudzoo the gorilla is expecting! The late Willie B. expected to have another grandchild in 2011
November 29, 2010 - Holiday Half-Off begins December 1
November 18, 2010 - It's a boy! The only giant panda born in the U.S. in 2010 is a male
November 10, 2010 - Giant Panda Cub Update The only giant panda born in the U.S. in 2010 is one week old today
November 10, 2010 - Great Ape Heart Project set to begin at Zoo Atlanta
November 9, 2010 - Giant Panda Cub Update - November 9
November 5, 2010 - Giant Panda Cub Update - November 5 Lun Lun’s newborn is nursing and thriving
November 4, 2010 - Giant panda cub update
November 3, 2010 - Giant panda born at Zoo Atlanta Lun Lun delivers the only cub born in the U.S. in 2010
November 3, 2010 - Labor begins for giant panda Lun Lun The only cub born in the U.S. in 2010 is on its way
