6th Grade

Daily, year-round

Select a start time of 10 a.m. or Noon.
Programs last 90 minutes.

6^th grade

• Educational Group Reservations must be made at least 5 weeks prior to program date. 
• Non-refundable deposit of $50 is due at the time of reservation. 
• Maximum of 80 participants per session. 
• Membership discounts do not apply to this program. 
• Final head count is due 4 weeks before your scheduled visit 
• We ask all participants to stay home if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if they have been in contact with a COVID-positive individual in the past 2 weeks.
• Participants will be asked to maintain a six-foot distance from other family groups and Zoo team members for the entirety of the program. 
• Masks are strongly recommended to participate in this program but are not required. By the request of the school or group, the Zoo Atlanta Education Team will adhere to a school’s or group’s COVID-19 safety protocols.
• The Zoo will provide sanitation materials for participant use, including hand sanitizer, sanitation wipes, and disinfectant spray.

PAYMENT:

• Payment is due at least 4 weeks prior to the date of your visit. Unpaid reservations will be cancelled if payment is not received.
• Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of your reservation.
• Collection of funds and payment of all attendees is the responsibility of the group. Payment must be made to the Education Reservations personnel.

CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULES:

• All cancellations forfeit the $50 deposit.
• Cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior to the program date must pay 50% of the total cost of the program.
• Reschedules must be made at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled program date to avoid fees.
• Reschedules made less than 2 weeks before original date will result in the loss of original deposit. Another deposit is required.
• Educational Groups will not receive refunds for rain. For instances of severe inclement weather, please contact Education Reservations at 404.624.5822.

LUNCH:

• You can also pre-order your lunch! For just $8.50 per person + tax, your group can order your choice of pizza or sandwich, whole fruit, cookie and a drink! Please complete the order form and submit via email to specialevents@zooatlanta.org or by phone at 404.624.5995. Orders must be placed 2 weeks prior to your visit. 
• Group lunch storage is available in the Zoo at The Lunch Den, Monday through Friday, year-round near Treetop Trail. Lunches must be in labeled cooler/container.

BUS PARKING

• Bus drivers are permitted to drop off their groups in the turnaround circle in the Cherokee Avenue parking lot. See our map for further details.
• Bus parking is not available in the City of Atlanta public parking lots on Cherokee Avenue and Boulevard. As such, we recommend that buses park on the street. While buses are parked, please consider shutting off engines to promote a healthy environment for our neighbors.
• Offsite bus parking is available at the Marshalling Yard at 362 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Atlanta, GA, 30313, for $28.25 per day.
  • Visit the Marshalling Yard parking website. 
  • Select your date and enter “zooatlbus” access code
  • The directions for the lots can be found at this link: gwcca.org/parking-directions.
• Car parking is conveniently located in the lot on Cherokee Avenue and in the new Grant Park Gateway parking facility on Boulevard. Learn more about parking rates and locations.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Zoo Atlanta welcomes all guests and makes every effort to ensure that our pathways, habitats and facilities are accessible, so you have a safe and enjoyable visit. For information on wheelchair rentals, resources for guests with sensory-processing needs, and more visit our Accessibility page.

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