Zoo Atlanta 🇺🇸

Located in Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta offers you an incredible journey through diverse ecosystems and rich history. Founded in 1889, this AZA-accredited institution is home to hundreds of extraordinary animals and world-class exhibits. As you explore, you can visit the African Savanna, where African elephants, lions, giraffes, and white rhinos roam.

Head over to The Ford African Rain Forest to view western lowland gorillas and lemurs, or visit the Living Treehouse aviary. In the Asian Forest and surrounding habitats, you will encounter orangutans utilizing touchscreen technology via the Orangutan Learning Tree Project, alongside red pandas, Komodo dragons, sun bears, and Sumatran tigers. Reptile and amphibian lovers can marvel at Scaly Slimy Spectacular, the world’s first LEED Gold-certified complex for herpetology, featuring rare species like the Guatemalan beaded lizard.

You can also greet Chilean flamingos near the entrance, see over 50 bird species across various aviaries, or bring children to the Outback Station petting zoo to meet Saanen goats and kunekune pigs. Whether you are discovering scientific research efforts or admiring historic Savanna Hall, Zoo Atlanta provides a memorable, educational experience for animal enthusiasts of all ages.

What to see at Zoo Atlanta

• Explore the African Savanna to see African elephants, lions, giraffes, and white rhinos
• Observe western lowland gorillas and lemurs in The Ford African Rain Forest
• Visit Scaly Slimy Spectacular, the world's first LEED Gold-certified reptile and amphibian complex
• Watch orangutans interact with touchscreen puzzles through the Orangutan Learning Tree Project
• Pet goats and sheep at the Outback Station inside Orkin Children's Zoo

Visiting tips

Look for the Chilean flamingo flock near the main entrance at Flamingo Plaza, where they have consistently nested since 2001.

How long: 3-4 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Zoo Atlanta is easy to reach on Atlanta’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Georgia Aquarium. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Atlanta travel guide.