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Grant Park, Atlanta
"Getting a membership was a great idea"(12 Tips)
"... the way you can feed giraffes are the best"(5 Tips)
"up-close animal encounters and learn about animals"(4 Tips)
"Very nice zoo find me exciting for the family."(3 Tips)
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Reserve123.comSeptember 27, 2012Save some $$ on your admission by purchasing a CityPass. You'll have access to other great spots in Atlanta, too!
Often-overlooked animals: the giant tortoises near the exit; the hornbills, who often flaunt food in their beaks at passersby (usually dead mice); the Koopaesque snapping turtle in the reptile house.
J.W. MoellerJuly 25, 2012A zoo is a zoo is a zoo. Nothing special except for the pandas. Don't go when it's hot; the animals want to rest in the shade just as much as you do
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011A failed circus gave birth to Zoo Atlanta. A local lumber merchant purchased the animals from the circus and donated them to the city in 1889.- ScoutmobNovember 29, 2011When the city's outdated zoo was named one of the country's 10 worst in the 80s, Willie B. came to the rescue and stole our hearts. In 2000, more than 8,000 mourners joined for a tearful memorial.
KevinFebruary 5, 2013I could watch the gorillas all day. The red panda was cute as elf and as always the meerkats rock my life.- AtlantaJune 1, 2012Zoo Atlanta: One of the Southeast's top destinations for wildlife and family fun!
The season pass is worth every penny! It costs less than two trips, and allows you to make short visits without feeling guilty about not seeing everything every time.
Kathy WatkinsJuly 18, 2011Used to work here. A great small and educational zoo for all ages. READ all the signs and learn. ;) Read more
Great zoo. Parking is hard to find a lot of the time tho.
Phelicia AbramsMay 1, 2012Please make sure the rides are available on the day you go,however the kids will love it!
Fran HamptonMay 28, 2011Membership is definitely the way to go. My family of five buys the fam membership for 100 bucks a year!
Go at 4pm on the weekend & you still have til 6:30p to enjoy the zoo with no crowds.
WEATHER ADVICE! If it is to cold or to hot certain animals won't be out or in view. If it is below 48 degrees or feels below that chances r alot of animals won't be out. Think before you go!
eileen ungerDecember 16, 2009Stop and say hi to our panda cubs, who get to stay here in Atlanta!! Membership is incredibly reasonable and allows for unlimited visits during the year with extra perks. Read more
James HerveyJanuary 10, 2010make sure you check out the back of your map for keeper talks, animal encounters and feedings. these events throughout the day really make the day
Marilyn McGinleyJuly 10, 2015Parking here is not so fun but the new amphibious exhibit is really neat
Jimmy BumpusMay 10, 2012Watch out for school groups, little brats will knock you over while the teachers just watch.
- ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011In Atlanta, it's illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp. (Yes, still.)
YPNationSeptember 27, 2011get $3 off on up to 4 general admission tickets when you buy with your YP Rewards Card!
Amy StokesApril 27, 2013pull up your Groupon before you get to the gate. Cell service bad at the front of the zoo.
Chris GrinerApril 11, 2019Has not been maintained well. Very disappointing. You have to pay extra for the little train or carousel! The pandas were nice however
Stephen BoswellOctober 18, 2011Mom and cubs are active in morning and near 3:30 when they go inside for the day.
Al NatanagaraOctober 2, 2010Get the wristbands for the kids. It makes your time at the zoo go by with less hassle.
News 95-5 and AM 750 WSBJuly 12, 2013This is where the Battle of Atlanta took place during the Civil War on July 22, 1864.
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