Zoo Atlanta will close early on Saturday, April 18 for Members Only Night. Gates will close at 4 p.m. and Zoo grounds will close at 5:30 p.m. 

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Teens

Think Zoo Atlanta is just for kids? No way!

There are so many things for teens to do that are so not boring. From getting up close with our animals to exploring career paths and racking up volunteer hours, come see what Zoo Atlanta has to offer you. We promise your experience will be worthy of a share on your favorite social media platform.

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Volunteen Program

The Volunteen Program is designed for high school students ages 14 to 17 who are interested in careers in the zoological sciences.

Teens have the opportunity to have fun volunteering at the Zoo while learning about the environment, wildlife conservation, community engagement, and professionalism.

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Wild Encounters

If you’ve yearned to get closer to the animals, now you can!

Behind-the-scenes experiences turn a trip to the Zoo into the chance of a lifetime with some of your favorite Zoo Atlanta animals.

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Keeper for a Day

The new Keeper for a Day program will give you an inside look at Zoo Atlanta!

Spend the day alongside the Animal Care Professionals and Education Team and experience aspects of animal care including cleaning, diet preparation, training, and more.

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Behind the scenes tours

Go behind the scenes to tour the state-of-the-art new Rollins Animal Health Center!

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Treetop Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente

Take a walk on the wild side! The Zoo Atlanta experience climbs to new heights. 

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Petting Zoo Painters

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience every Saturday!

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HomeSchool Academy

A morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! 

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Giraffe Feeding

Get face to face with the tallest animals on the savanna and feed the giraffes at Twiga Terrace!

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NightCrawler Overnight

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!

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