U At The Zoo: Free Admission For College Students and Discounts For Fans In School Swag

Kick off a wild first semester at the all-new U at the Zoo on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Zoo Atlanta.

Current college students will receive free admission with college ID. Adults wearing college swag will receive $10 off general admission. All guests will enjoy an afternoon and evening of adventure and discovery, with special activities throughout the Zoo.

Groove to the beats of Atlanta’s DJ Solo Mauro; Be amazed by the bubble artistry of Bubbles Over Georgia; Create with a watercolor workshop from Rosebud Studios; Learn and explore on a fun-filled scavenger hunt around the Zoo; Enjoy rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Norfolk Southern Zoo Train (add-on purchase required); and Hear from the Animal Care and Veterinary Teams about pathways to professional careers working with wildlife. 

Tickets must be purchased in person at Zoo Atlanta admissions and are not available online. Regular general admission rates will apply to guests not using college student or school swag discounts; free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3.

MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Gavin Johnson, Public Relations Manager
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. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.