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.