Giraffe feeding | Daily, weather permitting
Come face-to-face with Earth’s tallest mammals – feed a giraffe from Twiga Terrace.
African Elephant Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 2 p.m.
Meet and feed Kelly or Tara with our African elephant behind-the-scenes experience.
Aldabra tortoise Wild Encounters | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.
Meet and feed one of the giants of Aldabra Atoll in an encounter with some of the planet’s
largest tortoises.
Giant Panda Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Explore the fascination of these treasured black-and-white bears with a behind-the-scenes educational program.
Goat Painting | Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.
Join the Animal Care Team and a special “VanGoat” artist for a goat painting enrichment session and a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind artwork following a memorable experience.
Lemur Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11 a.m.
Meet and feed one of the icons of Madagascar with an up-close visit with these dynamic
social primates.
Warthog Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 1 p.m.
Go behind the scenes to meet and feed some of the African Savanna’s most charismatic creatures, and learn more about the care of warthogs and their neighbors.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas | October 28th and 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns for two more magical days of themed entertainment; meet-and-greets with costume characters; trick-or-treating; and much more. Free with general admission.
Zoo Atlanta is the perfect place for creating memorable family experiences. See the joy in your little one’s face as they interact with their favorite animals. Create a family tradition by visiting. Or, bring the family closer by volunteering together. Check out everything Zoo Atlanta has to offer and start building family memories that last a lifetime.
Adventure Cubs | November 4th and 21st
Toddlers and their favorite grownups enjoy themed monthly adventures for little ones ages 0 to 6.
Twilight Trek | November 10th
Find out what happens in the Zoo after the sun goes down with night-vision technology, sightings of animals you may not see during the day, and more.
IllumiNights at the Zoo presented by Georgia Power | November 16th through January 14th
A nighttime wonderland awaits at one of Atlanta’s newest holiday light traditions, featuring more than 200 lanterns in a stunning contemplation of the wonders of nature. Tickets are available now on zooatlanta.org.
Cookies with Santa | December 2nd and 3rd
Tickets are going fast for Santa’s first stop! Bring the family for a personal visit with Santa and a professional photo; cookies with Frosty; hot cocoa with Rudolph; crafts with the Elves; and more. Limited time slots available.
