Play the Animal Way

Event Date(s): September 7

Entertain your inner wild thing in the wacky world of animal enrichment!

Watch your favorite Zoo animals investigate the most colorful treats of the year, sniff out their favorite scents and solve challenging puzzles, and try a few activities yourself at stations throughout the Zoo.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

An annual fall favorite, Play the Animal Way is a Zoo-wide showcase of the creative talents behind the novel objects, smells, sounds and activities that keep animals active, interested and engaged year-round. Species throughout the Zoo will receive exciting treats in their habitats, while human guests enjoy special talks from Animal Care Professionals, animal training demos, and themed activities.

Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; free with general admission.

Check out the enrichment schedule below!

• African Savanna hoofstock animals – 9 a.m.
• Naked mole rats – 9 a.m.
• Wieland Wildlife Home animals – 9 a.m.
• Sumatran tiger – 9:15 a.m.
• African elephants – 9:30 a.m.
• Orangutans (Habitats 2) – 9:45 a.m.
• Petting zoo goats and sheep – 9:45 a.m.
• Binturongs – between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Clouded leopard – between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Fossa – between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Gorillas (Habitat 3) – 10 a.m.
• King vulture – 10:15 a.m.
• Patagonian maras – 10:30 a.m.
• Southern ground hornbills – 10:30 a.m.
• Living Treehouse birds – 11 a.m.
• Komodo dragon – 11:15 a.m.
• Lappet-faced vultures – 11:30 a.m.
• Blue-throated macaws – 11:45 a.m.
• Giant otters – 1:30 p.m.
• Sun bears – 2 p.m.
• Kunekune pigs – 2:30 p.m.
• Gorillas (Habitat 1) – 2:45 p.m.
• Meerkats – 3 p.m.

Throughout the day:

• African monkeys
• Giant pandas
• Golden lion tamarins
• Lemurs
• World of Wild Theater birds