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Discover elephants, stroll through the African Savanna, & visit over 1,500 animals at Zoo Atlanta. Spend a day out that includes something for everyone including a range of fun activities for kids.

Highlights

• See Africa’s lions up close at the new habitat with three unique viewpoints
• Explore the rainforest home of one of North America’s largest gorilla groups
• Go behind the scenes with your favorite animals in Wild Encounters programs
• Ride the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train

Description

A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Health Center, completed in 2024 and now available for behind-the-scenes tours. Immerse yourself in the legendary landscape of the African Savanna, home to some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife, including African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, and meerkats. Highlights include a newly upgraded African lion complex, adjacent to a redesigned habitat for southern white rhinos. Visit two of the largest populations of great apes in North America, including gorillas and orangutans. Explore the climate-controlled, indoor wonders of Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience, home to more than 50 species. Go behind the scenes to meet animals and their care teams in Wild Encounters. See animal adaptations in action in dynamic wildlife presentations. Meet friendly goat and sheep ambassadors in the contact yard. Take a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel and the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train. Go on an aerial adventure on Treetop Trail and Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente. Venture deep into the wild without leaving the Zoo at the Wild Explorer VR Theater. Watch the kids play in the KIDZone Playground and in Splash Fountain (open April through October). Service Animal Policy: Zoo Atlanta’s Service Animal Admittance Policy meets the requirements defined by law under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Zoo Atlanta’s Service Animal Admittance Policy defines service animals as dogs or miniature horses who are trained to perform a specific task for an individual with a disability. Emotional support animals and other animals are not permitted on Zoo grounds. For the safety of the animals, there are some areas of the Zoo where service animals are not permitted.

Includes

Entry ticket Wildlife presentations Rides wristband (if option selected) Parking Paid public parking is available in the lot on Cherokee Avenue and at the Grant Park Gateway Facility on Boulevard. Both are owned by the City of Atlanta and managed by AAA Parking.

Important Information

• · Last entry to the Zoo is always 1 hour and 30 minutes before the closing time · Zoo hours: Monday-Friday in spring, summer, and fall: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.). Weekends in spring, summer, and fall: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.). Monday-Friday in winter: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.). Weekends in winter: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.). Exceptions to this timetable are reported in the calendar. · Animals are typically brought in for the day an hour prior to the grounds closing · Food stands close an hour prior to the grounds closing · Special events are not included in the ticket · Pets are not permitted in the Zoo with the exception of service animals; due to the nature of some Zoo areas, service animals may not be permitted in some areas · Schedules and animal availability may change due to weather

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund