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A love letter to Zoo Atlanta's pandas

A love letter to Zoo Atlanta’s pandas

In August 2016, my oldest daughter, Vivien, started kindergarten at Parkside Elementary School in Grant Park, just a few blocks down the street from Zoo Atlanta. The school—which opened in 2001, shortly after the arrival of the zoo’s first giant pandas, Lun Lun and Yang Yang, in 1999—adopted the iconic creature as a mascot. Since then, seven pandas have been born at the zoo, with the youngest, a pair of twins, born just a month after Vivien started school.
12 Halloween events happening in Atlanta

12 Halloween events happening in Atlanta

Whether you like to celebrate the bewitching season with all things spooky or like to keep it cute and playful, there’s no shortage of Halloween activities in Atlanta. From kid-friendly gatherings to adults-only parties, here are 12 Atlanta Halloween events to save the date for.
Old Atlanta Prison Farm Cop City

The land slated to become the controversial “Cop City” training center has already lived many lives

The Old Atlanta Prison Farm was the subject of an ACLU lawsuit in the 1980s. It also contains the graves of several zoo animals.
Things to do on Memorial Day Weekend in Atlanta

10+ ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in metro Atlanta

While many of Atlanta's favorite Memorial Day traditions are still absent in 2021, there are still several events, both old and new, happening this holiday weekend. Here's are some things to do in Atlanta on Memorial Day weekend.
Visiting Zoo Atlanta in the pandemic

What’s it like taking your kids to the zoo during a pandemic?

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the closing of schools, daycares, and attractions around the city, it’s become harder to fill the time. But a friend suggested I take my two young kids to Zoo Atlanta, and after learning about the safety measures, I decided to give it a try.
Atlanta coronavirus updates

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Saturday, May 16

On Friday, the Atlanta open was canceled and more businesses began to re-open. Here’s your Saturday morning update.
Atlanta coronavirus updates

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Friday, May 15

On Thursday, Georgia's unemployment rate continued to rise and Zoo Atlanta announced its re-opening. Here’s your Friday morning update.

Meet all creatures great and small at these 5 zoos around the South

Open since 1889, Zoo Atlanta has several claims to fame—three of them being its beloved giant pandas. (This zoo is one of only three in the country that houses the vulnerable species.)
50 best things to do in Atlanta - Atlanta BeltLine

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Wednesday, April 8

On Tuesday, the mayor implemented new rules for the BeltLine and new graphics showed our national standing. Here’s your Wednesday morning update.

Bored? Atlanta theaters, museums, bars, artists, and more share digital shows and activities

If you’re getting antsy while staying home on lockdown, we’ve rounded up some of the city’s digital offerings from theater to cocktail hours.

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