RING IN THE NEW YEAR – DURING THE DAY – AT ZOO YEAR’S EVE

Hourly Coca-Cola Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown, live entertainment, and more for the entire family 

WHAT:  Welcome 2026 with a day packed with fun and excitement for everyone at Zoo Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grand Pavilion at Zoo Atlanta.  

Coca-Cola Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown: Countdowns will run on the hour at Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. – perfect for little partygoers who can’t say up until midnight;  

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

Meet the Coca-Cola Polar Bear;  

Squeeze the Clown: Enjoy the talents of Squeeze the Clown at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.;  

Bounce house fun: Little ones can bounce away that holiday energy in the Honey Bee Toddler Playland Bounce House (ages 4 and under) and the Cotton Candy Dome Bounce House (ages 5 to 12 only);  

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

New Year’s ResZOOlution Table: Write down goals and dreams for 2026;  

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

Airbrush tattoos and temporary tattoos: Express yourself for the New Year;  

New Year’s party favors: Take home festive party favors (while supplies last);  

Photo opportunities: Creative props create memories to cherish.   

Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 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:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 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 Manager
404.624.5980
gjohnson@zooatlanta.org  

ABOUT: 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 hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include a transformed African Savanna featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; one of North America’s largest populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Animal Health Center, completed in 2024. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.