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An interactive animal experience highlighting the adaptations and behaviors of a variety of animal ambassadors, including mammals, reptiles and more.

Volunteering at Zoo Atlanta is a great way to learn about conservation issues, get to know others who share your…

Stretch your bodies and relax your minds on the African Savanna, opening later this summer. Watch the sun set as…

Join us for a program exclusively for toddlers and their favorite grownups!

Learn about animals that live on the African Savanna and explore the relationships they have with their ecosystem and with…

Meet the African Slender-snouted Crocodiles through the eyes of an animal care professional. 

Learn more about Aldabra Giant Tortoises from some of our animal care professionals. 

Learn about the Huacaya alpacas, Tuscany, Warrior and Smurf.

Meet an ambassador animal, and learn about its importance in the ecosystem.

Pre-K Students will use their sense of touch to relate the tactile experience of texture to discover nature and animal…

For an additional $6, upgrade your older explorers (3rd grade and up) and extend your tour to take a look…

Learn about Sequoyah the Bald eagle from his animal care team.

K-2nd gradeExplore the basic needs of plants and animals as students compare and contrast animal and plant adaptations and characteristics. 

2nd gradeStudents will examine the sequence of life cycles and discover the important role of pollinators.

Learn about the important relationship between birds and the native plants they depend on for food and shelter with hands-on…

Hang out all morning with the Zoo’s fine, feathered flyers! Then venture over to spend some time with our friendly…

Meet one of South America’s most colorful birds through the eyes of a bird care professional.  

Cases for Conservation are boxes filled with curriculum, biofacts and other unique Zoo-related materials that can be checked out from the…

Find these mobile stations throughout the Zoo to learn about a variety of conservation issues.

5th gradeStudents will explore animal adaptations and taxonomy through the sorting, gathering of information, and the development of their own…

Have a wild time exploring the Zoo while working towards Badges.

3rd-4th gradeStudents will discover the similarities and differences in the regions of Georgia, the flow of energy, and roles of…

6th – 8th gradeDiscover the major biomes of the world and explore the animals that call it home.

9th – 12th gradeFrom tiny insects to colorful birds, exotic plants and mysterious mammals, the Earth is rich in biodiversity.

The Endangered Species Carousel takes Zoo guests for a whimsical spin upon 38 hand-carved wooden animal figures.

Experience a connection to animals in a new way at the Zoo through our new Zoo Yoga program.

An interactive wildlife presentation featuring soaring free flights and the amazing natural behaviors of raptors, owls, parrots and many more….

The Zoo now offers multiple program offerings to supplement the college curriculum at a reduced rate. College groups of 10 or…

Explore the Zoo on your own, and use our standards-based curriculum guides and grade-specific activities.

Located steps inside the main entrance of Zoo Atlanta, Flamingo Joe’s is your place for hot beverages or cold treats.

Learn more on about our flock of Chilean flamingos with fun facts on their diet, behaviors and more!

Learn more about Kori bustards with this fun activity!

A wildlife presentation featuring soaring free flights and the amazing natural behaviors of raptors, owls, parrots and many more.

Fro-zen offers a variety of refreshing treats, including Atlanta’s own Jake’s Ice Cream.

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.

3rd-4th gradeGeorgia is a wild and wonderful state with a diversity of species found across the five regions.

Learn more about otters from their animal care professionals. 

Being an animal care professional is hard work, especially in the highly specialized care of giant pandas! Back by popular…

Have a wild time exploring the Zoo while working towards Petals or Badges.

Come down to the Orkin Children’s Zoo or KIDZone, and you might catch a glimpse of the goats or sheep…

The goats will get an opportunity to demonstrate some recent training achievements with their care team. The petting zoo will be…

Meet a keeper, watch the gorillas get their afternoon fruit, and learn more about their care – a perfect chance…

Watch a keeper give the gorillas their afternoon fruit, and learn more about their care – a perfect chance to…

Find out about the cutting-edge work Zoo Atlanta staff is doing to learn more about gorilla behavior!

Meet and learn from a keeper responsible for the care of some of the Zoo’s most popular birds!

Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! HomeSchool Academy is a two-hour…

Bring your homeschool students to explore Zoo Atlanta on your own at a discounted rate! Add to the educational experience…

Internships at Zoo Atlanta are designed to provide training and professional work experience that will help you achieve your academic…

If your family is looking to give back to your community while spending time together, learn more about our natural…

7th-8th gradeStudents will explore Georgia’s natural wonders.

Play, climb, and explore our interactive KIDZone Playground!

Learn more about Komodo dragons from some of our animal care professionals. 

Meet the Kune Kune pigs through the eyes of an animal care professional.  

Join a bird expert for facts on nature’s cleanup crew and be there for the vultures’ afternoon feeding!

Learn about lemurs from their animal care team. 

Learn more about our trio of African lions with fun facts on their diet, behaviors and more!

Meet and talk to one of the team members dedicated to the care of the savanna animals.

Learn about primates from their animal care professionals. 

Kids can tunnel the naked mole rat way with an interactive play experience designed to mimic their underground lives.

Learn about the native snakes of Georgia at this fun and informative talk!

Zoo Atlanta has partnered with the Children and Nature Network to present Nature Play Club! Join us as we explore…

As the sun sets and Zoo Atlanta closes its gates for the evening, you and your family can go behind…

After the sun sets, Scouts can go behind-the-scenes to see what really happens at the Zoo after dark!

Join us for an exciting overnight adventure to learn more about elephants, giraffes, lions, ostriches and more.

Updated in 2019, Nourish Café offers a wide variety of menu options focused on seasonal, fresh ingredients.

Be there for the orangutans’ afternoon fruit feeding– a great chance to see these incredible apes in action!

Be there for the orangutans’ afternoon fruit feeding– a great chance to see these incredible apes in action!

Find out about the cutting-edge work Zoo Atlanta staff is doing to learn more about orangutan behavior!

Discover a variety of panda-rific gifts for panda fans of all ages. Offering a variety of toys, clothing and other…

Make new buddies in Outback Station, featuring friendly goats and sheep!

Learn about Prehensile-Tailed Skinks through the eyes of a reptile care professional.

Zoo Atlanta offers a variety of professional learning events for educators throughout the year. Each of these experiences harnesses the…

9th-12th gradeStudents will learn the research basics through hands-on, minds-on experience and explore the research conducted by Zoo Atlanta.

Did you know that 25 cents of your Zoo ticket benefits programs for wildlife and their habitats? Learn about our…

Learn about rattlesnakes through the eyes of a reptile care professional.  

Join an animal care professional to watch one of our reptiles’ regular feedings!

Climb to new heights on the rock wall!

Climb up to the top and enjoy the slide down!

School may be out, but Camp is definitely in! Join us for a fun and engaging experience in the Zoo!

Attention all Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts! Get in touch with your WILD side and join us on Scout Appreciation Day!

Book a Self-Guided Field Trip today at Zoo Atlanta’s best group rate!

Come meet dozens of birds, reptiles and mammals! Spend the morning with our amazing program animal ambassadors.

Splash Fountain offers visitors an entertaining break as they cool down!

K-1Students will use their senses and science tools to group animals according to their features and basic needs.

Take a walk with a Wild Guide and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we…

Need an option for your class to complete projects and research, but require greater flexibility in scheduling? The Student Day Pass…

Summer is here! Safari Camp offers weekly camps that bring out the animal in us all through hands-on experiences.

Learn about these impressive carnivores from their animal care professionals. 

Zoo Atlanta’s resident food truck, The COOP, features all-natural, hand-breaded chicken tenders and fries.

All aboard! Hop on for a ride on one of Zoo Atlanta’s family favorites – The Zoo Train!

Learn about these impressive carnivores from their animal care professionals. 

Today’s activity is a naturalistic feeding opportunity that consists of a meal made up of a whole animal or a…

Watch as the spectacular birds of The Living Treehouse forage and feed!  

Zig, zag, climb and balance as you navigate a series of rope ladders, bridges, nets and tightrope-style foot lines.

Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down?

For an additional $6, upgrade your older explorers (3rd grade and up) and extend your tour to take a look…

The Volunteen Program is designed for youth ages 14-17 and practices an experiential learning model focusing on development of leadership,…

5th gradeThrough investigation, questioning, and observation, students will identify invertebrates and vertebrates and discover the differences between mammals, amphibians, fish,…

Whether you choose a classic cheeseburger or one of our three gourmet Wild Burger options, you can expect 100% Angus…

Meet the ancient giants of Aldabra Atoll. See, feed, and touch one of the world’s largest living tortoise species.

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

Meet and feed one of Zoo Atlanta’s world-famous black-and-white bears during an exclusive behind-the-scenes encounter! During this encounter, you will…

Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most…

Go behind-the-scenes for an up-close-and-personal and educational experience that’s truly unforgettable with the all-NEW African lion Wild Encounter.

Pre-KDiscover the wild features of different animals and understand what makes them similar to and different from one another.

6th gradeStudents will explore how animals develop adaptations to adjust to changes in the climate, such as the ways changes…

Learn about famous women in science!

Willie B.’s serves 10” personal pizzas, freshly prepared with quality ingredients.

An interactive animal experience highlighting the adaptations and behaviors of a variety of animal ambassadors, including mammals, reptiles and more.

Offers an eclectic mix of toys, games, books (including books in Spanish), puzzles, souvenirs and unique collectibles. A portion of…

Take a walk with a Wild Guide and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we…

Help Detective Clue Spotter the Otter crack the case with monthly mysteries geared toward 6 to 12-year-olds.