Play the Animal Way

Event Date(s): August 29

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

Have you ever wanted to paint like an elephant, scavenge like a vulture, or forage like a gorilla? Well now you can!

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join us at Zoo Atlanta for Play the Animal Way, a favorite event among guests, animals, and the rest of the Zoo team.

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. Watch your favorite Zoo animals investigate the most colorful surprises of the year, sniff out their favorite scents, and solve challenging puzzles. Human guests can try a few hands-on activities at stations throughout the Zoo.  

Stations can be found on Tembo Trek, the Gorilla Deck, and along the Main Spine. Activities are free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; free with general admission.  Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; free with general admission.