Why You Should Go...

A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world.

A newly updated African lion complex opened in April 2025. Design elements geared toward lion wellbeing include around 1,500 square feet of new habitat space for the lions and an in-habitat water feature. Guest experience upgrades include three different viewing areas, including an expansive viewing deck with seating area promoting views of the entire lion habitat. 

Zoo Atlanta is home to one of North America’s largest populations of great apes, including western lowland gorillas, Sumatran orangutans, and Bornean orangutans. The Zoo is a longtime leader in the care and study of gorillas, with four distinct family groups in a series of lush naturalistic habitats in The Ford African Rain Forest.

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Why You Should Go...

A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world.

A newly updated African lion complex opened in April 2025. Design elements geared toward lion wellbeing include around 1,500 square feet of new habitat space for the lions and an in-habitat water feature. Guest experience upgrades include three different viewing areas, including an expansive viewing deck with seating area promoting views of the entire lion habitat. 

Zoo Atlanta is home to one of North America’s largest populations of great apes, including western lowland gorillas, Sumatran orangutans, and Bornean orangutans. The Zoo is a longtime leader in the care and study of gorillas, with four distinct family groups in a series of lush naturalistic habitats in The Ford African Rain Forest.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

Hours: Closed Now. Opens 9:30 AM

Sunday: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Monday: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, ATM On-Site

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, AAA Members, Military

Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation

Available: Restaurant, Concessions, Stroller Rentals, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Wheelchairs, Gift Shop, Souvenirs

Insider Info

Animals start coming in for the day an hour before closing. Food stands close an hour prior to the grounds closing; rides close a half hour prior.

Zoo Atlanta is open year-round with the exception of Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.

Take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel or hop aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train. Experience the Treetop Trail and Treetop Tykes Trail aerial playgrounds presented by Kaiser Permanente. 

Fun Facts

If you’ve yearned to get closer to African elephants, lemurs, or warthogs, now you can! Behind-the-scenes experiences with some of the world’s wildest residents turn a trip to the Zoo into the chance of a lifetime.

Wild Encounters must be reserved in advance by calling 404-624-5822

Every visit to Zoo Atlanta benefits field conservation efforts happening now for wildlife and their habitats around the globe. Learn more about the vital work your visit supports, and find new ways you can help protect wildlife and their habitats, here at home and around the world.