Events
Zoo Atlanta offers a wide variety of day sponsorships which allow companies to market directly to consumers in a fun and uncluttered environment. These events include: special animal demonstrations, storytellers, raffles, live music, discounted admission offers, etc. The events are tailored to meet the marketing objectives of our corporate partners and result in maximum marketing exposure.
Contact Info:
Email: specialevents@zooatlanta.org
Phone: 404.624.5650
Fax: 404.624.2819
Boo at the Zoo
It’s that time of year when Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns!
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Santa makes his annual holiday stop at the Zoo on December 3 and 4 WHAT: Tickets are on sale now...
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Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season, with the splendors of nature in lights ATLANTA – September 22, 2022...
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It’s been a quiet week at the Zambezi Elephant Center. As summer (erroneously referred to as “the busy season”) winds...
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Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 6 on September 3, 2022. On Saturday, September 10, the Panda...
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It’s panda birthday season here at Zoo Atlanta! On August 25, Lun Lun turned 25! On Saturday, September 3, the...
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“There are worlds within worlds…Everything in our world is connected by the delicate strands of the web of life, which...
Learn MoreZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES MALFOY AND STRAWBERRY THE WRINKLED HORNBILLS
Endangered species is new to the Zoo with significant conservation messages ATLANTA – September 8, 2022 – Zoo Atlanta...
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Hi everyone, I’m Kennedy, and I recently completed a rotation as a Seasonal Hoofstock Keeper here at the Zoo. I’m...
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Hello! It’s Carnivore Keeper Adrianna here for today’s Keeper Stories! If you know a little bit about me, you know...
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You know breeding season is in full swing when everything in the flamingo habitat is covered in mud, including the...
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Imagine you are dressed up like a pirate, eye patch and all, and you decide to visit the Zoo. Would...
Learn MoreA successful summer at Amy’s Tree Theater
I am beyond proud of our Wieland Wildlife Home Team this past summer season! Memorial Day weekend we debuted a...
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Hi Everyone! Brooke from the Public Relations Team here. If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we...
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Zoo Atlanta is very proud to have partnered with doctoral student Andrew Schulz of the Georgia Institute of Technology on...
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Our last Conservation Blog gave some great pointers on how to eat sustainably this summer. This week, we’re keeping the...
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Hi, I’m Christina, Lead Keeper in Ambassador Animals and the Quarters for Conservation Champion for Vulpro, one of the three organizations benefiting...
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Now everyone can be in the picture! Upon entry, you’ll receive a “Memory Pass” card you will use to collect...
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