Zoo Atlanta

📍 Grant Park, GA

★4.5(23,803 Google reviews)

Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park holds AZA accreditation and houses elephants, giant pandas, and hundreds of other species.

✓ AZA-accredited✓ giraffe feeding✓ wild encounters✓ summer camp✓ Atlanta✓ conservation

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Spans all ages from toddlers through teens. Giraffe feeding and Wild Encounters are especially memorable for children ages 4 and up. Summer Safari Camp targets school-age kids looking for a multi-day structured program. Stroller-friendly paths make it accessible for families with infants.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book Wild Encounter programs in advance — spots are capacity-controlled and sell out

⏰Giraffe feeding is a ticketed add-on; confirm availability on the website before your visit

🎟️Summer Safari Camp registration fills early — check the website in spring for enrollment windows

🚗Use the Atlanta CityPASS for discounted combo access if also visiting other Atlanta attractions

Overview

Zoo Atlanta covers significant ground in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood and carries full AZA accreditation for animal care standards. Giraffe feeding lets visitors hand-feed the world's tallest land mammals up close. Wild Encounter programs go behind the scenes — guests meet an animal, observe positive-reinforcement training, and leave with a keepsake. Summer Safari Camp combines zoo exploration, group games, and inquiry-based science projects for younger visitors.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 16:30

Tuesday09:00 – 15:30

Wednesday09:00 – 15:30

Thursday09:00 – 15:30

Friday09:00 – 15:30

Saturday09:00 – 15:30

Sunday09:00 – 16:30

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