Zoo Atlanta will close early on Monday, Dec. 9 for a teammate holiday gathering. Gates will close at 2:30 p.m. and the grounds will close at 4 p.m.

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    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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IllumiNights at the Zoo

A Lantern Festival Presented by Georgia Power

Now through Jan. 19, visit a nighttime wonderland featuring vistas of hand-crafted, illuminated wildlife and awe-inspiring sights celebrating the diversity of the natural world.

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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 that are sure to please everyone on your list!

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Safari Camp: Winter Camp

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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New event: Zoo Year's Eve

Join us in the Ford 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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Membership pays for itself in as few as two visits per year!

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News & Stories

November 25, 2024

How do Guatemalan beaded lizards use scent to locate food?

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November 29, 2024

Keeping the holidays merry, bright, and sustainable

Thanksgiving has passed, which means we are officially entering the holiday season! For many of us, the days after Thanksgiving...
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December 3, 2024

Zuri is almost 1!

Zuri, Zoo Atlanta’s white rhinoceros calf, turns 1 year old this Christmas Eve! In our August 21 Keeper Stories Blog, we...
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December 5, 2024

ZOO ATLANTA’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE HAS UNIQUE FINDS FOR EVERY ANIMAL LOVER

WHAT: The most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta create memories, open...
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