That’s the recent memory Dr. Sam Rivera, vice president of animal health at Zoo Atlanta, recalls when asked about his staff’s working conditions before the Rollins Animal Health Center opened in ...

He donated the animals—including a hyena, a jaguar, and a camel—to the city of Atlanta. A hundred acres were reserved to house them in a new zoo at Grant Park. Forty years later the zoo’s ...

Zoo Atlanta's Emily Bobal joined Alex Whittler to talk about all the special events happening in January and to introduce her to a friendly fellow.

What sets Atlanta's zoo apart from other wildlife exhibits is its panda population: Zoo Atlanta is one of only three zoos in the U.S. housing giant pandas. The rare bears are a favorite among ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A critically endangered species gained a new member on Wednesday at Zoo Atlanta. The female western lowland gorilla, who has not been named yet, was born to ...

ATLANTA - IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta is a holiday tradition featuring brilliantly illuminated lanterns in the zoo. This year, there are several new lanterns and experiences, according to the zoo.

An infant western lowland gorilla born five days ago on Nov. 13 at Zoo Atlanta was found deceased this morning. A necropsy, the animal equivalent of an autopsy, will be conducted to determine the ...

All active-duty, reserves, veterans, and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces will receive free admission to Zoo Atlanta; valid military ID required at Zoo Admissions. Regular admission rates ...

Zoo Atlanta's African elephant Msholo selected the winner of the 2024 Peach Bowl from two hay-filled boxes.