Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Videos

Recently, Taz’s troop had the exciting opportunity to explore a tree canopy for the first time. In the wild, gorillas spend much of their time among the trees, so climbing comes naturally to them. Floyd was one of the first to scale the tree, doing so with impressive skill, while some of the others showed a bit more caution. Floyd seemed to have a fantastic time playing among the branches, enjoying this new treetop playground. #SilverbackStory – Celyn F., Gorilla Care Team #OnlyZooATL (Video: Celyn F.)

Kambera's birth plan
Kambera's birth window opens so soon! Join Curator of Primates Jodi C. to learn about all the planning and strategizing that went on behind the scenes for this little one! #OnlyZooATL

Happy Halloween from Zoo Atlanta! Catch a peek of this year's spooky enrichment fun! #OnlyZooATL (media: Animal Care Teams)

Calling all big siblings
Calling all big siblings!!! Check out this video from Gorilla Keeper Cassie M. to learn how you can help Willie B. III be the best big brother ever! Send your videos to [email protected] by November 15 for a chance to be featured on Zoo Atlanta’s social media and win a private meeting with a member of the Gorilla Care Team to learn more about this amazing family and their care! The winning video will be shared on Friday, November 22. #OnlyZooATL More details here! https://zooatlanta.org/big-siblings/

Happy #CapeDayATL to the superheroes over at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta!

sloth sex announcement
We've need YOUR help naming our sweet new baby sloth, born to Cocoa and Nutella on August 9. Check out the video to learn the baby's sex and submit your names to the link below by November 1! The sloth care team will then choose a favorite, to be announced November 12. #OnlyZooATL https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RP9QZ22

The Bird Team is excited to announce the successful hatching of a Bruce’s green pigeon chick.! The chick hatched in early August and was raised behind the scenes by its parents. The team hopes the chick will provide a good companion for Pirate, the Bruce’s green pigeon chick that hatched with one eye in 2022. The new chick has been nicknamed Captain. Once Captain is weaned, you will be able to see both Pirate and Captain on habitat in the Orkin Children's Zoo across from the owls. - Lauren W., Curator of Birds #OnlyZooATL

Come behind the scenes for a glimpse at Kambera's recent ultrasound! With the birth window expected to open next month, we're getting so excited to meet the newest member of the Willie B. Jr. family. #OnlyZooATL

We’re entering the gorgeous weather of the fall season, and that means Boo at the Zoo is right around the corner. The Gorilla Care Team has been honing our fall enrichment skills, and everyone’s favorite 5-year-old has been more than happy to help test our treats. Watch as Floyd makes short work of his pumpkin ice treat. It looks like we may need to get more creative to challenge this future silverback! #SilverbackStory – Kaitlyn K., Gorilla Care Team #OnlyZooATL (video: Kaitlyn K.)

Latinx Heritage Month: Eridia
Latinx Heritage Month may be drawing to a close tomorrow, but we're far from done celebrating our wonderful team members. Today we're highlighting Dr. Eridia, our Postdoctoral Research Fellow! #OnlyZooATL #LatinxHeritageMonth

Latinx Heritage Month: Coraima
Happy Latinx Heritage Month! We're excited to highlight some of our wonderful team members in celebration, beginning with Hoofstock Keeper Coraima. Learn more about her story and the animals lucky enough to be in her care! #OnlyZooATL

As Willie B. III gets older, he's starting to venture around Habitat 4 all on his own! More often than not, however, you will find him alongside dad Willie B. Jr. throughout the day --- playing, napping, and mimicking many of his dad's behaviors. He's been surprising us by joining his dad at his midday hydration breaks and sitting patiently next to Willie B. Jr. during their daily ice treat toss, waiting for one of his own to snack on. As he continues to grow, we will see more independence and bravery from this little guy! #SilverbackStory – Shannon W., Gorilla Care Team #OnlyZooATL (video: Shannon W