Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Slide
• Hands-On Interaction
• Benches
• Restrooms
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Gift Shop
• Spring-mounted animals
• Strollers Available
• Twisty Slid
• Lighting
• Monkey Bars/Jungle Gym
• Rope dome
• Guided Tours
• Concessions-Food Available
• Spring-mounted animal

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Just minutes from downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, this exciting zoo features the Southeast's most impressive collection of wildlife from around the globe. Legend says that the zoo got its start when the owners of a traveling animal show went bankrupt and suddenly fled town. Today, popula... more on Yahoo! Travel
• Zoo Atlanta began a multi-million-dollar habitat redevelopment in 1985 to provide zoo animals with naturalistic environments simulating their native homes. -- The zoo's collection consists of nearly 1,000 specimens, representing 250 ... more on MuseumStuff.com
• Zoo Atlanta is one of Georgia's best-loved institutions. Founded in 1889, it is one of the 10 oldest zoos in continuous operation in the United States. In June of 1994, Good Housekeeping magazine named Zoo Atlanta one of "10 Great Zoos" in the nation. The zoo's collection consists of nearly 1,000... more on Aza.org
• We strive to inspire the citizens of Atlanta and Georgia and all visitors to the Zoo to value wildlife on Earth and to help safeguard existing species through conservation. We do this by: * Providing an informative, educational, and engaging experience, * Being respectful and respon... more on Zooatlanta.org
• Vision We envision a world in which humankind values, protects and preserves the diversity of species on Earth. Mission We strive to inspire the citizens of Atlanta and Georgia and all visitors to the Zoo to value wildlife on Earth and to help safeguard existing species through conservation. ... more on Zooatlanta.org

Directions

Zoo Atlanta is located in historic Grant Park, minutes from downtown Atlanta and less than a mile from Turner Field - home of the Atlanta Braves. Driving: Off of Interstate 20, Take Exit 59A (Boulevard) and proceed south 0.5 mile. Park in the lots on

Hours

open 363 days a year

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Admission Rates Adult (12+) $17.99 Child (3-11) $12.99 Child 2 & Under FREE Senior Citizen (55+) $13.99 Military Rate $13.99 College Student Rate $13.99 Group Rate click here CityPass Youth (3-12) $45.00 CityPass Adult $64.00 Zoo/
• Educational Program: Check the site for information about school programs, group programs, and panda programs for families and groups.
• Events: Check the calendar for upcoming events such as Wild Like Me.
• Exhibits: Check the web site for a listing of all of the different types of animals.

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Zoo Atlanta on Yahoo! Travel
• www.zooatlanta.org
• http://www.atlanta.net
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