ALL AGES CAN RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE ALL-NEW ZOO YEAR’S EVE

Family fun, hourly countdowns, and more at a daytime celebration for everyone  

WHAT: Not everyone can stay up until midnight, but the entire family can ring in the New Year at the all-new Zoo Year’s Eve! People of all ages will get a chance to welcome 2025 with a day packed with fun, excitement, and a touch of animal magic on December 31, 2024.     

Countdown on the hour: Join DJ Matt for New Year’s countdowns at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.  

Dance party: DJ Matt will be waiting on the dance floor to welcome moves and grooves of all ages.  

The Magic Man Magic Show: The kids make the magic happen in this fun-filled interactive show.  

The Piccadilly Puppets Company presents Once Upon a Time in China: This enchanting Chinese tale is based upon the story of The Empty Pot.  

Bubbles Over Georgia: Pop into the New Year with a bubble station.   

New Year’s ResZOOlution Table: Write down goals and dreams for 2025.  

Crafts: Make festive crafts to commemorate your Zoo Year’s celebration.   

Photo opportunities: Capture family memories at a 360-degree photo booth.  

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

View the full Zoo Year’s Eve activity schedule and plan your visit here at zooatlanta.org.   

WHEN: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.    

WHERE:
Zoo Atlanta  
800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E. 
Atlanta, GA  30315  

MEDIA CONTACT:
Rachel Davis
Director of Communications
rdavis@zooatlanta.org
404.624.2812

Gavin Johnson
Public Relations and Communications Specialist
404.624.5980
gjohnson@zooatlanta.org

About Zoo Atlanta
A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include giant pandas.; one of North America’s largest zoological populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include the African Savanna, featuring new and expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; Savanna Hall, a state-of-the-art special event destination in the restored historic former home of the Atlanta Cyclorama; and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Plaza. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.