For organizationsSign inSign up
Zoo Atlanta
Let’s talk physiology! A frequent question we receive as keepers is, how good are gorillas at jumping? And the answer is

Zoo Atlanta · 22 posts

Only zoo ATL

Let’s talk physiology! A frequent question we receive as keepers is, how good are gorillas at jumping? And the answer isLet’s talk physiology!Oct 29505 likesNational Vet Tech Week wraps up today– Let's meet Cameron Hogue ! We have had the pleasure of highlighting our Vet TechsNational Vet Tech Week wraps up today– Let's meet Cameron Hogue !Oct 23108 likesNational Vet Tech Week continues – today, meet Leatitia Bedminster ! We’ll be highlighting our incredible Vet Techs indiNational Vet Tech Week continues – today, meet Leatitia Bedminster !Oct 22104 likesNational Vet Tech Week continues – today, meet Danielle Stewart! We’ll be highlighting our incredible Vet Techs individuNational Vet Tech Week continues – today, meet Danielle Stewart!Oct 20182 likesHappy National Vet Tech Week! Swipe through to meet Melanie Haire. We’ll be highlighting our incredible Vet Techs indiviHappy National Vet Tech Week!Oct 19193 likesAtlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back! Our merry, not scary Halloween festival, Boo at the Zoo presenAtlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival is back!Oct 8219 likesFirst update on Ping Ping and Fu Shuang! (This is Fu Shuang – meet one of the two new loves of your life!) Atlanta’s newFirst update on Ping Ping and Fu Shuang!Sep 3011K likesCome along with me, Senior Bird Keeper Kelsey M., as I walk you through laundry day as an Animal Care Specialist! SwipeCome along with me, Senior Bird Keeper Kelsey M…Sep 22242 likesZoo Atlanta will close early tomorrow, Sept. 19 for Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank. Gates will close at 1:30 p.m.Zoo Atlanta will close early tomorrow, Sept.Sep 18156 likesEquinox may have little legs but they never shy away from a big adventure! #OnlyZooATLEquinox may have little legs but they never shy away from a big adventure!Sep 17421 likesWe’re back with our next video in our new Animal BFF Series! Hear more about Floyd and Mija’s sibling bond from Celyn. #We’re back with our next video in our new Animal BFF Series!Sep 16732 likesAll of us right now after the holiday weekend… Did you know lions sleep around 18 hours a day? #OnlyZooATLAll of us right now after the holiday weekend… Did you know lions sleep around 18 hours a…Sep 81.2K likesSwooping into your holiday weekend with the whoosh of wings! You never know who you'll meet -- on the fly or on a gloveSwooping into your holiday weekend with the whoosh of wings!Sep 3166 likesWe’re kicking off a new series highlighting some of the special bonds between our animals and first up are Patagonian maWe’re kicking off a new series highlighting some of the special bonds between our animals…Sep 1347 likesCurrent college students receive free admission September 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.! If you're not a student, we'rCurrent college students receive free admission September 13, from 3:30 p.m.Aug 28560 likesComing soon to Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience! Swipe for the full story. #OnlyZooATLComing soon to Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience!Aug 27215 likesThis Saturday, August 29, come paint like an elephant, scavenge like a vulture, or forage like a gorilla during Play theThis Saturday, August 29, come paint like an elephant, scavenge like a vulture…Aug 2463 likesFloyd and the Tub 2: This time with bubbles! Everyone’s favorite future silverback (and his tub!) is back for bubble plaFloyd and the Tub 2: This time with bubbles!Aug 204.9K likesThey may be small, but they’re not short on personality! Our Herpetology Team is excited to share news of the recent birThey may be small, but they’re not short on personality!Aug 17561 likesCuteness Alert! 🚨 The Bird Team is excited to announce the successful hatching of a tawny frogmouth chick. This chick wCuteness Alert!Aug 131.2K likesYour $10 discount on tickets to Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank ends Sunday, August 16! Don’t miss your chance to eYour $10 discount on tickets to Sippin’ Safari presented by PNC Bank ends Sunday…Aug 1269 likesJust like humans, gorillas find ice to be a refreshing treat or just a fun way to cool down in the summer sun! Willie B.Just like humans, gorillas find ice to be a refreshing treat or just a fun way to cool…Aug 101.1K likes

More collections

First update on Ping Ping and Fu Shuang! (This is Fu Shuang – meet one of the two new loves of your life!) Atlanta’s newZoo Atlanta EssentialsIt's pumpkin season at the Zoo! From festive fall decorations to adorable animal enrichment, the Zoo has certainly got iAnimalLet’s talk physiology! A frequent question we receive as keepers is, how good are gorillas at jumping? And the answer isHabitatPing Ping is very adventurous, says the Panda Care Team! In one of his first visits to his indoor dayroom, he was quickMeetLet’s talk physiology! A frequent question we receive as keepers is, how good are gorillas at jumping? And the answer isGorillaBoth happiness and sadness came in black-and-white this week. Just as the past few days brought so much joy with the arrAfrican