Wild Encounters

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If you’ve yearned to get closer to the animals, now you can! Behind-the-scenes experiences turn a trip to the Zoo into the chance of a lifetime.

Wild Encounter Gift Certificate

Give the adventure of lifelong learning. Here’s an idea we can promise won’t be re-gifted: give a certificate for one of Zoo Atlanta’s education programs! You may also purchase gift certificates in $25 increments up to $100. Program restrictions apply.

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Activity Type: Wild Encounters:

Wild Encounter: Lemur

Lemur Wild Encounters will run from March 31 - October 31, 2023.

Wild Encounter: Elephant

No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one...

Wild Encounter: Aldabra Tortoise

See and feed one of the world’s largest living tortoise species in the only Wild Encounter experience that allows guests to share the...

Wild Encounter: Giant Panda

Meet and feed one of Zoo Atlanta’s world-famous black-and-white bears during an exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter!

Wild Encounter: Warthog

Warthog Wild Encounters will return Spring 2023! We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it...