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  • Countdown to Slothmas!

    Starting December 10, we’re revealing sloth-centered surprises as we countdown to Slothmas on December 23.

    Count down with us!

  • Experience the always-tropical Scaly Slimy Spectacular.

    Explore habitats for teeny frogs, massive snakes, and so much more in between.

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  • Flamingos in the winter?

    Chilean flamingos are a robust species native to the southern Andes and may be seen year-round unless their pool freezes — which doesn’t happen often here in Atlanta!

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  • Stay up to date with our Conservation Blogs!

    Learn more about how we impact our world.

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Share the joy – twice.

From Dec. 8–14, when you add a plush to your Gift Membership purchase, you keep your plush, and Zoo Atlanta will donate a second plush to a patient at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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IllumiNights at the Zoo

A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power

Visit a nighttime wonderland featuring vistas of hand-crafted, illuminated wildlife and awe-inspiring sights celebrating the diversity of the natural world. Select nights, Nov. 21 – Jan. 18

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Shop the Zoo Atlanta Holiday Gift Guide

Shop gifts and save species!

Our Holiday Gift Guide is packed with unique ideas sure to please everyone on your list!

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New event: Zoo Year's Eve

Join us in the Grand Pavilion for an early countdown to the New Year every hour!

All activities are free with general admission, including a magic show, bubble station, crafts and more.

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Safari Camp: Winter Session

Spend your holidays learning about wildlife.

These hands-on programs allow campers to visit animals, explore biofacts, and take part in science experiments and demonstrations.

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News & Stories

October 29, 2025

Lions, construction, and cognitive bias, oh my! (Part 1)

At Zoo Atlanta, our mission is to pair innovation with responsible animal care. When those values meet, we can better...
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December 5, 2025

Keeping Georgia green

What’s your favorite endangered species? Maybe a charismatic mammal, an elusive reptile, or a graceful bird? What about a plant? There are many species of wildlife that are at risk of extinction, and this...
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December 5, 2025

Adventures in training with Willie B. III

Hi everyone, my name is Sherri, and I am a member of the Gorilla Care Team! About two years ago,...
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December 8, 2025

SHARE THE JOY TWICE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

For a limited time this week, plush animals purchased with Zoo Atlanta Gift Memberships will be matched with plush donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta  ...
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