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2nd gradeExamine the lifecycle of pollinators and discuss the important role they play in the food chain. Search for pollinators…

3rd-4th gradeExplore how plants and animals capture and utilize the sun’s energy within an ecosystem.

5th – 6th gradeExplore the five vertebrate classes to understand how scientists classify living things.

7th gradeExplore species to investigate the diversity of living organisms and the ways they can be compared scientifically.

8th gradeDiscover different forces and simple machines that animals use in their daily life to survive. 

9th-12th gradeDiscover and discuss species biodiversity as it relates to interdependent relationships for species’ survival.

Education Volunteers focus on interacting with guests through facilitating educational programs and experiences.

Our Event Volunteers assist with Public Events and Special Events throughout the year.

Zoo Crew Volunteers support facilities, operations, and animal care teams at Zoo Atlanta.

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

Learn about the alligator snapping turtle. The talk will include information on their natural history, individual history and conservation.

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

Each storybook reading is followed by a tactile experience such as touching animal artifacts, exploring a themed sensory bin…

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

K-1st gradeExplore the basic needs of plants and animals as students compare and contrast animal and plant adaptations and characteristics. 

Meet an Educator and learn about animals through biofacts. 

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.

Take a trip to Zoo Atlanta without leaving your home, your office, or your home office.

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

Learn about the specialized care elephants receive at Zoo Atlanta, and the human-animal relationships that make that care possible. Guests…

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 hand-carved wooden animal figures.

When school is out for Fall Break, Camp is in! We are here to engage and excite your young learners…

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

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

Fro-zen offers a variety of refreshing treats.

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

Join the Zoo Atlanta Team and hand-feed the tallest living land mammals!

Go Dogs features Vienna all-beef hot dogs or Beyond Bratwurst with a variety of fun and mouth-watering toppings.

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

Watch the gorillas get their afternoon fruit – a perfect chance to see the troop on the move.

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!

Watch a training session in action at the Willie B. Gorilla Conservation Center. Learn what training entails, why we do…

Venture into the jungle of Rwanda and observe gorillas in the wild – without ever leaving your seat at the…

2nd grade Read more below to see what theme is available during your Zoomobile visit!

Community Groups and Corporate Groups can schedule days of service – a great way to build team bonds and support…

Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! 

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

Learn about the hooded vulture. The talk will include information on their natural history, individual history and conservation.

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

Students will have the opportunity to see photos and video and hear recorded stories about Ivan’s upbringing and time at Zoo Atlanta.  

K-1Engage and explore your sense of touch as students discover the different textures found in nature while learning how animals…

No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you receive a virtual message…

Parents, enjoy a well-deserved night off! Send your kids to the Zoo for a wildly fun and educational evening with…

Play, climb, and explore our interactive KIDZone Playground!

Learn about the king vulture. The talk will include information on their natural history, individual history and conservation.

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

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

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

Watch an afternoon feeding. 

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

This program is designed for families with children ages 6+ and features interactive activities, Zoo tours, and opportunities to learn more about…

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with your school or group and embark on a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon…

Nourish Café offers a wide variety of menu options.

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 and hear from an animal care professional – a great chance to…

Learn about the panamanian golden frog. The talk will include information on their natural history, individual history and conservation.

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for an evening of PANDA-themed fun with the whole family!

Love giant pandas? Our Panda Pagoda shop is for you. Discover a wide variety of panda products. From apparel to…

Join us for this 45-minute program where students will uncover the unique attributes of this rare and remarkable species.

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

Satisfy your sweet tooth at PopCone, with funnel cakes, create-your-own sundaes and refreshing ICEE®s.

Grades: Pre-K Come explore your senses and connect to the ways animals meet their basic needs using sight, sound, taste,…

Provides Vet Tech and Vet Students with the opportunity to learn from Zoo Atlanta’s Veterinary Team while earning academic credit.

Are you craving some animal time before the Zoo opens to the public? Join us to Rise and Dine with…

Learn about animal welfare from a research scientist at Zoo Atlanta. 

College students, book a Self-Guided Field Trip today at Zoo Atlanta’s best group rate!

Explore the Zoo on your own at a discounted group rate for homeschool groups!

Explore the Zoo on your own at a discounted group rate for schools, summer camps, daycares, and additional youth groups!

Explore the Zoo on your own at a discounted group rate for Scout Groups!

Located steps inside the main entrance, Sips is your place for hot beverages or cold treats.

A Bird Team member will give an informative chat about southern ground hornbills, including information about their natural history, individual…

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

When school is out for Spring Break, Camp is in! We are here to engage and excite your young learners…

Join us at Zoo Atlanta this summer for an exploration of all things WILD!

Learn about these impressive carnivores from their animal care professionals. 

The all-new SweetWater Beer Garden offers an intimate opportunity to watch wildlife while you enjoy a local brew.

Zoo Atlanta offers a variety of professional learning events for educators throughout the year.

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 Norfolk Southern Zoo Train!

Presented by Kaiser Permanente. Zig, zag, climb and balance as you navigate a series of rope ladders, bridges, nets and…

Presented by Kaiser Permanente. An all-new ropes course experience for our youngest adventurers.

Bring your littlest ones for an evening of exploring the Zoo! Enjoy a mini-tour of the Zoo with a Zoo…

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

Let us liven up your next Zoom meeting with a visit from one of our amazing animal ambassadors.

This live virtual tour of Zoo Atlanta focuses on visits to multiple on-grounds animal ambassadors with live interaction with a…

Students will take a live virtual tour of Zoo Atlanta with a focus on multiple on-grounds animal ambassadors, videos of…

The Volunteen Program promotes the personal and professional development of teenagers so that they become leaders in animal science and…

Learn all about warthogs from our animal care team.

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

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

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

SOLD OUT – Due to the small capacity of this encounter, spots are extremely limited and sell out quickly. Please…

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

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and…

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat.

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

Looking for something exciting and different to add on to a day at the Zoo or a way to enhance…

Homeschoolers, take a walk with a Wild Guide and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how…

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

Attention all Scouts! Connect with nature and come take a walk on the wild side with Zoo Atlanta!

Willie B.’s serves individual pizzas, freshly prepared with quality ingredients.

When school is out for Winter Break, Camp is in! We are here to engage and excite your young learners…

Enjoy this mixed-species animal presentation where you might see small mammals, snakes, and birds up close!

Learn about wrinkled hornbills from their animal care professionals. 

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

Spark your curiosity and discover the surprising ways humans and animals are connected to the world around us in this…

A criminal plot is afoot at Zoo Atlanta. The lizards aren’t the only cold-blooded critters on grounds. Introducing Zoo Atlanta’s…