U at the Zoo Presented By Cricket Wireless

College students and fans enjoy an afternoon and evening at the Zoo with exclusive discounts, curated opportunities, and more at the second-annual U at the Zoo presented by Cricket Wireless on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Current college students will receive free admission with college ID. Adults wearing college swag will receive $10 off general admission. All guests will enjoy after-hours wildlife viewing and a dynamic slate of special activities.

• Music: Let the DJ set the vibe for the perfect experience in the Zoo.
• Craftivation with Scraplanta: Join Scraplanta to create an animal-themed bracelet or goal punch card for the new academic year.
• Career Talks: Hear from Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Care Teams and other Zoo professionals to learn more about what these career paths require.
• Ask-a-Keeper Talks: Take a deeper dive with fascinating facts from animal care professionals.
• Fantastic Flights bird presentation: Grab a front-row seat in the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas for an interactive wildlife presentation at 4 p.m.
• Roaming photographers: Strike a pose! Digital photos will be available for free download.
• Color Me Mural: Add an individualized touch to a giant Zoo-themed mural.
• And more during an evening of connections and discovery.

Tickets must be purchased in person at Zoo Atlanta admissions and are not available online; last entry at 6 p.m.

U at the Zoo is free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3. Regular general admission rates will apply to guests not using college student discounts, school swag discounts, or Member entry.

Get full event details and a full list of activities here at zooatlanta.org.

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. 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.