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Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is an attraction in Atlanta, GA, part of the Atlanta guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round.

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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