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Zoo Atlanta

800 Cherokee Ave SE · Atlanta, GA

Why you should go…

Tucked into leafy Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is famous for one of North America's largest gorilla populations and an impressively naturalistic African savanna with elephants, giraffes and zebras. Kid-friendly extras like the carousel and petting zoo make it an easy family win. Pair it with a stroll through the surrounding historic neighborhood.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Zoo Atlanta, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

    Free

    Walk the Sweet Auburn blocks where Dr. King was born, preached and now rests, one of America's most moving free experiences.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie favorite

    Krog Street Market

    Free

    Inman Park's 1920s stove-works food hall, ramen to barbecue, steps from the BeltLine and the mural-covered Krog Street Tunnel.

    1.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Atlanta

    Free

    Georgia's capital and largest city, a major hub for museums, sports, and Southern food.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    World of Coca-Cola

    Under $25

    Pop the cap on 130+ years of fizzy history, vault secrets, vintage ads and a tasting room with 100+ sodas from around the globe.

    2.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Georgia Aquarium

    $25–$50

    One of the world's largest aquariums, whale sharks, belugas and manta rays glide past a jaw-dropping 100-foot viewing window.

    2.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Thrill seeker

    Six Flags Over Georgia

    $25–$50

    Georgia's coaster capital since 1967, Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, and Hurricane Harbor water park on 290 riverside acres.

    11 mi awayMore like this