Events
From Boo at the Zoo, Art Gone Wild and Cookies with Santa for families and kids of all ages, to awareness-building events like Endangered Species Day, to Brew at the Zoo and Sippin’ Safari for guests 21 and up, we’ve got something fun for everyone!
Interested in having a sponsorship presence at one of our signature events? Zoo Atlanta offers a wide variety of day sponsorships which allow companies to reach consumers directly in a fun and uncluttered environment. These events include special animal demonstrations, storytellers, raffles, live music, discounted admission offers, and more. The events are tailored to meet the marketing objectives of our corporate partners and result in maximum exposure. Contact Morena Lamothe for more information.
Super Bowl LIII Recycling Rally
January 19January 19
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Zoo Atlanta has teamed up with the National Football League, Verizon and the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee for a…
Kori Bustard Day
March 23March 23
Join us for an activity-packed day devoted to some of the Zoo’s coolest birds: kori bustards! Why should you care about koris? Although their population…
ZooPaws
April 27April 27
Meet your new best friend … right outside the Zoo! Join Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Humane Society for our annual pet adoption event. ZooPaws…
Beastly Feast
May 4May 4
6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. SAVE THE DATE Zoo Atlanta will host another wildly elegant Beastly Feast on May 4, 2019. The event will begin…
Endangered Species Day
May 17May 17
Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is home to some of the world’s rarest animals? More than 60 of the species in our care, from Sumatran…
Brew at the Zoo
May 25May 25
Atlanta’s favorite Memorial Day weekend festival tradition returns for another year! Have a brew, save the planet. While you sip among the wildlife and enjoy…
Art Gone Wild
June 3-16June 3-16
Visiting the Zoo in June? You definitely don’t want to miss seeing artists live in action during Art Gone Wild! Kickoff Party June 14 Conservation…
Pollinator Day
June 22June 22
Join us for a day devoted to pollinators and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. When we hear the word “pollen,” most of…
Wild World Weekend
July 27 and 28July 27 and 28
Explore the world with Zoo Atlanta during an exciting two-day cultural heritage festival. Experience the dynamic cultures and rich biodiversity that surrounds us. Travel from…
World Elephant Day
August 12August 12
Join the herd to stand tall for Earth’s largest living mammals, and take a stand to protect elephants in the wild, where the need for…
Golden Frog Day
August 14August 14
Join us as we highlight a global day of awareness for one of Earth’s rarest and most beautiful amphibians: the Panamanian golden frog. Why should…
Play the Animal Way
September 7September 7
You like to play? We do, too! Entertain your inner wild thing in the wacky world of animal enrichment! Watch your favorite Zoo residents investigate…
International Vulture Awareness Day
September 7September 7
Bring the family for an action-packed day devoted to some of Earth’s most crucial creatures! Nature’s Clean-Up Crew Found on every continent except Antarctica and…
Sippin’ Safari
September 21September 21
Atlanta’s wildest wine cellar comes uncorked for another year at Sippin’ Safari! You won’t want to miss this signature end-of-summer event, featuring wine sampling, tasty…
World Gorilla Day
September 22September 22
Zoo Atlanta joins conservation stakeholders, zoos, wildlife organizations and individuals around the world in observing World Gorilla Day. Be part of this third-annual event highlighting…
Croctoberfest
October 5October 5
Join us for family activities highlighting some of Earth’s most fascinating reptiles. Why should you care? The crocodile species in Zoo Atlanta’s care, the critically…
Boo at the Zoo
October 19, 20, 26, 27October 19, 20, 26, 27
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s that time of year when Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns! Sample treats throughout the Zoo, and enjoy…
Jungle Bells
December 7December 7
Bring the whole family to be part of the third-annual lighting of the Zoo Atlanta holiday tree. Festive activities and entertainment to be announced Activities…
Cookies with Santa
December 7-8December 7-8
Ford Conference Room, Conservation Action Resource Center (ARC) Be here when Santa makes his first stop – Zoo Atlanta! Bring the little ones for a…