The Atlanta Zoo is not just a place to observe animals from a distance; it offers many interactive experiences that allow visitors to get up close and personal with the animal kingdom. You can feed giraffes, meet zookeepers, and even touch some of the friendliest creatures in the petting zoo. These hands-on encounters provide educational opportunities and create lasting memories for visitors of all ages.
As a leader in animal conservation, the Atlanta Zoo is dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats. The zoo actively participates in various conservation programs and supports initiatives around the world. By visiting the Atlanta Zoo, you're not only having a fantastic time, but you're also contributing to important conservation efforts.
A very cute and pleasant zoo. It takes about 2 hours to visit, which is perfect timing, especially with kids. We were especially happy to see a red panda — this is quite rare for zoos, and it was a real highlight of our visit. The animals look well cared for, and the entire area is clean and well maintained, with neat and comfortable walking paths. A special mention goes to the restrooms — warm and clean, which is very important during colder weather and when visiting with children. A real wow factor is the decorations. They are clearly new and recently installed — very beautiful, bright, and unusual. We saw many decorations that will obviously look stunning after sunset when they light up. Unfortunately, we visited during the daytime and didn’t get to see them illuminated, but we will definitely come back in the evening to experience the zoo at night. We were also lucky to see a pregnant elephant — it looks like the zoo will be welcoming a new baby very soon, which was incredibly touching to witness. The ticket price was a pleasant surprise — very affordable for such a well-maintained, thoughtfully designed place. Unfortunately, there is also a downside: some of the new decorations have already been damaged by visitors. This is especially sad, as it’s obvious everything was built recently and with great care. Please be respectful — places like this are created for everyone’s enjoyment. Overall, I highly recommend visiting this zoo — both during the day and especially in the evening 🌿🦒
The zoo is nice, plenty of activities for children. There appeared to be several animals not in their exhibits, which was slightly disappointing. There was quite a bit of construction going on, however it did not prohibit my movement on the walkway. I saw the entire zoo within two hours. I must add that I was alone therefore I moved much faster than others who were with children, the elderly or with an additional person. They recognize veterans, which is great.
It's been years since I've been to the zoo, but it was greatest to go with all the Illuminight items. Whether lit or not, they definitely added to the install atmosphere. Most of the animals were out. It wasn't overly crowded where you needed to fight to see any animal. It was a great visit and we lived the overall flow of the zoo. Very easy to navigate so that you don't miss anything. We will definitely be back with the kids.
Great and clean zoo with lots of animals in large enclosures, largest of Zoos I have previously visited. The zoo itself was cleaned and maintained well. Prices in gift shop were way to high and ended up not getting even a t-shirt, it was well over 50.00 for a normal shirt, that part is ridiculous. Much better pricing at Aquarium for souvenirs. Make sure to buy City Pass and save. Was easy to use and redeem the tickets at all locations. Went on a Friday and was bummed not many shows were available. Feeding the giraffe was nice and quick. The VR ride was nice but a little short for price.
We went to Illuminights, and not actually to the zoo this time. I do love going to the zoo, though. Illuminights was amazingggg! So many beautiful creations and we still got to see the flamingos and we heard the lions. There was lots to see and it was very impressive. I definitely recommend going at least once!