PokemonGo Weekend At Zoo Atlanta

WHO:

The lure of personal connections with more than 1,000 animals from around the world is obvious, but this weekend, lures of a new type will attract creatures of different species. Search for Pokemon in Zoo Atlanta during PokemonGo Weekend, and enjoy a players’ discount on Zoo admission.

WHAT:

On Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, use a smartphone or tablet to show the PokemonGo app at Zoo Atlanta Admissions to enjoy $5 off general admission.

There are 14 PokeStops within Zoo Atlanta, some of which will be lured on Saturday and Sunday. The Zoo train passes by five of those stops. The Zoo’s non-digital creatures will also enjoy special themed animal enrichment. As an added bonus, Zoo Atlanta offers free Wi-Fi to maximize ease of play. Use hashtags #PokemonGoZooATL and #PokemonGo on Zoo Atlanta Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share photos for a chance to win prizes.

Guests are cautioned to play safely, minding their steps as they navigate Zoo walkways, and to play only in public areas of the Zoo. All of the Zoo’s PokeFun is located in areas that are accessible to Zoo visitors.

The admission discount is valid in-person only and is valid only on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14; not valid with any other promotion. The offer is valid for one discounted admission per device presented. Visit zooatlanta.org for more event details.

WHEN:

Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, 2016

WHERE:

Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, GA 30315

CONTACT:

Rachel Davis, Director of Communications

404.624.2812 – office

404.309.2238 – cell

rdavis@zooatlanta.org

Gavin Johnson, Public Relations & Communications Specialist

404.624.5980 – office

gjohnson@zooatlanta.org

About Zoo Atlanta

Viewed as one of the finest zoological institutions in the U.S. and a proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Zoo Atlanta has a mission to inspire value and preservation of wildlife through a unique mix of education and outdoor family experiences. From well-known native wildlife to critically endangered species on the brink of extinction, the Zoo offers memorable close encounters with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. The Zoo’s newest destination, Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience, featuring more than 70 species in a 111,000 square-foot complex, opened in 2015 and is the world’s first LEED Gold-certified reptile and amphibian exhibit. Zoo highlights include Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the only giant panda twins in the U.S.; North America’s largest zoological collection of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Up-close-andpersonal animal experiences include behind-the-scenes Wild Encounters with African elephants, Aldabra giant tortoises, giant pandas, lemurs and warthogs. Zoo Atlanta is open daily with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Keeper talks, interactive wildlife shows, education programs and special events run yearround. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.