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Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar opens its doors again with the return of one of our favorite over-21 events!

Kick off your summer at Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind—and now legendary—beer festival inside the perimeter! Enjoy beer and wine samples from tons of your favorite breweries, including those from right here in Georgia, plus live music throughout the Zoo, yard games, and so much more as you savor incredible views of wildlife.   Join us after–hours on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to sample beer from some of Georgia’s top breweries; jam to live music around the Zoo; compete in yard games; hang with your herd; and so much more as you’re inspired by views of some of our planet’s most ... Continue reading Brew at the Zoo

Run, walk or trot through Zoo Atlanta at the sixth-annual Run Like Wild 5K!

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the grounds featuring breathtaking live entertainment, engaging Keeper Talks, and curated experiences—all tailored for a night of community and celebration. Don’t miss this vibrant and inclusive 21+ evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Tickets Tickets will go on sale in spring 2027. Sign up for Zoo Atlanta’s email list to be the first to know when tickets are available. Sponsorship Opportunity Interested in having a sponsorship presence at Pride Night? Contact corporaterelations@zooatlanta.org for more information. Questions? Please contact the Public Events Team at publicevents@zooatlanta.org.

Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional Santa photo to remember the moment. Santa is taking his workshop on the road and making his first stop at Zoo Atlanta! Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional Santa photo to remember the moment. While you wait for your turn with Santa, enjoy festive snacks, holiday crafts, and of course, holly jolly photo opportunities for all!  Tickets Tickets will go on sale in fall 2026. This event typically sells out, so sign up for Zoo Atlanta’s email list to be the first ... Continue reading Cookies with Santa

IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power Experience the magic of Atlanta holiday lights!  Discover Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind holiday tradition: IllumiNights at the Zoo! This holiday season, Atlanta’s beloved festive event returns, transforming the Zoo into a dazzling nighttime wonderland! Experience hundreds of brilliantly illuminated wildlife lanterns and captivating displays that celebrate the beauty and magic of nature after dark.  Looking for great holiday lights in Atlanta? IllumiNights is your must-see event! Perfect for families, couples on a romantic date night, or friends looking for unforgettable fun, this unique holiday lights experience fills your evening with sparkling joy and wonder.  Pro Tip: While the ... Continue reading IllumiNights at the Zoo

Join Zoo Atlanta in celebrating our community’s seniors with the third annual Senior Day at Zoo Atlanta presented by Kaiser Permanente. 

Thank you to our incredible co-chairs, planning committee, sponsors, and guests for making The Beastly Feast 2026 an extraordinary success. Thanks to your tremendous generosity and support, we raised more than $1 million to advance Zoo Atlanta’s vital conservation and education programs. Your commitment to our mission creates a lasting impact on wildlife, inspires future conservationists, and helps ensure a brighter future for species around the world. Save the date for next year’s Beastly Feast on Saturday, May 1, 2027! Check back in August for more details.

Experience a wild college night at “U” at the Zoo .

Save wildlife and wild places by recycling your old electronics AND save on admission!