Savanna Nights Series Returns for Three Evenings in July

Choose one or all three memorable musical themes for summer nights to remember

The month of July brings three opportunities to enjoy casual, inspirational evenings in the Zoo – just for adults – with the return of Savanna Nights, coming up on Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages 21 and up.

On all three evenings, guests will enjoy after-hours wildlife viewing; music at select spots in the Zoo; a live animal presentation in the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas; photo ops; and Ask-a-Keeper opportunities. An array of food and beverages will be available for purchase.

New for 2026: While event programming begins at 6 p.m., Savanna Nights guests may enter the Zoo as early as 4:30 p.m.

Each of the three events features its own musical theme. Costumes are welcome but are not required.

• July 11, The 2000s Era: It’s 2000s Night at the Zoo! Relive the Y2K era with music from Britney Spears, Usher, Alicia Keys, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Green Day, Destiny’s Child, Blink 182, and more.
• July 18, Taylor Swift & Friends: Bring friendship bracelets to trade with a soundtrack featuring songs from all of Taylor’s eras, plus tunes from Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, and more.
• July 25, Boy Bands & Girl Groups: Get ready for iconic hits and matching outfits with chart toppers from One Direction, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony, New Kids on the Block, Black Pink, Jonas Brothers, NSYNC, TLC, and more.

Savanna Nights events are free for Zoo Atlanta Members and just $24.95 for non-Members.

Plan your next favorite date night or outing with friends here at zooatlanta.org. Ages 21 and up only; guests under 21 will not be admitted.

Join as a Zoo Atlanta Member to attend all three evenings free, as well as enjoy unlimited daytime admission year-round; free after-hours Members Only Nights; free admission to special events like Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas; discounted admission to other signature events; in-Zoo discounts and program discounts; and more.

WHEN: Saturdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; last entry at 7 p.m.                                     

MEDIA CONTACT:   

Rachel Davis, Director of Communications
 404.624.2812
rdavis@zooatlanta.org

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 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. In April 2026, Zoo Atlanta announced that through a new International Cooperative Research Agreement on Giant Panda Conservation, initiated between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association, two new giant pandas will be traveling to Atlanta. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.