Wild Encounters

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

*Please note that the Giant Panda Wild Encounter will be held with our adult giant pandas, Yang Yang.

†Please note that the Lion Wild Encounter will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. after June 1.

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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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