Zoo and Aquarium

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (108+ words) A Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologist felt something unusual buried in the sand-and-gravel bed of the lower Ocmulgee River this summer, and it turned out to be a species many had all but written off. Researchers confirmed the find…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (226+ words) Officials say anyone bitten or scratched by a stray or suspected rabid animal should seek medical care immediately and tell their healthcare provider about the exposure. The standard post-exposure regimen for unvaccinated people recommended by the CDC includes thorough wound…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (370+ words) Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 37th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. The post The 2026-27 Wildlife Poster Contest Theme is Here: ‘Wildlife Great and Small’! appeared first on…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (15+ words) This event combines fun fashion and animal advocacy and will feature dogs available for adoption....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (19+ words) The hippo rose out of the water and charged, banging into the safari vehicle as its driver sped away....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (297+ words) A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The infant, who may be spotted with Mom in their outdoor habitat, appears strong…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (977+ words) The Georgia Aquarium’s two newest beluga whales have quickly acclimated to their new home after a 12-hour flight from the shuttered Marineland aquatic park on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, officials said. The two males, 10-year-old Balor and 7-year-old…...