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Zoo Atlanta’s most important fundraiser of the year The 2016 Beastly Feast presented by Ford Motor Company Fund on Saturday, May 7, 2016

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Elegance, exotic beauty and the power of community support combine at Zoo Atlanta’s most spectacular evening of the year on May 7 ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — One of Atlanta’s most anticipated black-tie galas returns on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at The Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines Foundation commits $1 million toward the “A Grand New View for Zoo Atlanta: Elephants, Events and Expansion” capital campaign

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Zoo Atlanta starts 2015 with a historic gift ATLANTA, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The new year is less than a month old, but there’s already cause for celebration at Zoo Atlanta. Delta Air Lines through the Delta Air Lines Foundation has made a commitment of $1 million toward the “A Grand New View for… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: Rory the red kangaroo has a new joey and the youngster can now be seen exploring the world from its mother’s pouch

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ATLANTA, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta: Rory the red kangaroo has a new joey and the youngster can now be seen exploring the world from its mother’s pouch WHO: Zoo Atlanta visitors have the rare opportunity to get a classic peek at motherhood, marsupial style. Rory the red kangaroo has a new… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: More than 100 teens to serve as Zoo Atlanta Volunteens this year after week of hands-on training earlier this month

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More than 100 teen volunteers are lending helping hands this year ATLANTA, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for enthusiasm in action at Zoo Atlanta? Look for the red shirts. A record number of young people will serve as Zoo Atlanta Volunteens this year, with more than 100 teens on Zoo grounds after a week of… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta announced its 5-year-old eastern bongo gave birth to a male calf on April 12, 2014

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Welcome the newest ambassador for one of the Zoo’s rarest species ATLANTA, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Matilda, a 5-year-old eastern bongo, gave birth to a male calf on April 12, 2014. The calf is the third offspring for Matilda and 6-year-old male Tambo. Matilda’s pregnancy was confirmed earlier this year following visible weight gain… Read the full press release

Giraffe newcomers Etana, Isooba and Zuberi joined Zoo Atlanta’s resident male Abu

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ATLANTA, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Newcomers Etana, Isooba and Zuberi and buddy Abu have formed a new herd WHO: Wonder no longer about the identity of the three tall, handsome strangers in the African Plains habitat at Zoo Atlanta. Giraffe newcomers Etana, Isooba and Zuberi have joined the Zoo’s resident male, Abu, to form… Read the full press release

Male Sumatran tiger returns to Zoo Atlanta for another chance at fatherhood

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ATLANTA, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Male Sumatran tiger returns to Zoo Atlanta for another chance at fatherhood WHO: Zoo Atlanta welcomes the return of a spectacular big cat who’s back in Atlanta for a chance to get reacquainted with his former feline flame. Kavi, a 13-year-old male Sumatran tiger, recently traveled back to the… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta invites artists for its first plein air event Art Gone Wild, apply before end of March

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ATLANTA, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Apply by March 31 for consideration for the Zoo’s first plein air event WHO: Zoo Atlanta has issued an official call for artists for Art Gone Wild, a showcase of the animals, botanicals and scenery of the Zoo through the eyes of local talents. Interested artists are invited to… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: African lion cubs may now be seen on exhibit with both parents

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ATLANTA, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — African lion cubs may now be seen on exhibit with both parents WHO: The humans aren’t the only ones drawn outside by this week’s unseasonably warm weather. The spring-like temperatures are also a bonus for Zoo Atlanta’s African lions, now exploring their exhibit as a pride for the first time since the… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta reports 2013 was one of Zoo Atlanta’s best-attended years ever

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One of the wettest years on record didn’t dampen attendance or a notable number of births Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite one of the wettest years ever recorded in Atlanta, 2013 was one of Zoo Atlanta’s best-attended years ever, suggesting a trend of continued growth and increased public interest. The year’s attendance of over… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta announced four African lion cubs born on November 19, 2013

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Experienced mom Kiki adds a litter of tiny felines to a bumper crop of Zoo babies Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kiki, a 9-year-old African lioness, gave birth to four cubs on November 19, 2013. The cubs are the second litter for Kiki and 9-year-old male Kamau. The Animal Management and Veterinary Teams confirmed Kiki’s… Read the full press release

Twin giant panda cubs at Zoo Atlanta officially named Mei Lun (may loon) and Mei Huan (may hwaan)

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Atlanta, GA, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Giant panda cub duo has been named Mei Lun and Mei Huan via national vote ATLANTA – October 23, 2013 – One hundred days of “Cub A” and “Cub B” are over, and the twin giant panda cubs at Zoo Atlanta have officially been named Mei Lun (may loon) and Mei Huan (may… Read the full press release

15-year-old western lowland gorilla Sukari gave birth to a female infant on August 30, 2013 at Zoo Atlanta

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Sukari delivers another grandchild for the famed Willie B. ATLANTA, 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sukari, a 15-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth to a female infant on August 30, 2013. A grandchild of the legendary late Willie B., the newborn is the 20th gorilla born in The Ford African Rain Forest since 1988, and is the… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta happy to announce its 8-year-old golden lion tamarin gave birth to three infants on July 27, 2013

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2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three born to Robin on July 27, but two did not survive WHO: Robin, an 8-year-old golden lion tamarin, gave birth to three infants on July 27, 2013, but two did not survive. Although Robin and her mate, Theo, are experienced parents, Robin’s latest pregnancy was unplanned. WHAT: Infant mortality is not… Read the full press release

New water play experience will open this summer at Zoo Atlanta

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2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coming Soon: Splash Fountain At Zoo Atlanta WHO: Summer 2013 will bring an exciting new reason for guests to stay and play in the home of more than 1,500 animals from around the world. Preliminary construction has begun on an all-new Splash Fountain sponsored by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority on… Read the full press release

Anticipated fundraiser returns with Swing Fling on May 4 at ZOO ATLANTA

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2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE BEASTLY FEAST TO BENEFIT ZOO ATLANTA WHO: One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas returns with Swing Fling,  the Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event will be presented by the Ford Motor Company Fund, marking Ford’s 28th year of generous support. The 2013… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: Browse 150 species of hand-selected botanical beauties at the Zoo Plant Sale

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PLAN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE OASIS AT THE ZOO PLANT SALE WHO: What keeps Zoo Atlanta looking so beautiful? The secret’s in the plants, and the insiders’ tips are only revealed once a year. Join Zoo Atlanta Horticulturists at the annual Zoo Plant Sale Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m…. Read the full press release