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Zoo Atlanta

Explore the natural world with hundreds of animals at one of Georgia’s most beloved destinations. Don’t miss the African Savanna, featuring African elephants, giraffes, zebras, southern white rhinos, meerkats and more. Other highlights include one of North America’s largest populations of great apes including gorillas and orangutans.

Atlanta CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes all animal habitats, Keeper Talks, wildlife presentations, the contact yard, two playgrounds, and Splash Fountain (open April through October).

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Visit the newly upgraded habitat for African lions Hondo, Hatari and Azizi. The complex features three separate viewing areas, including an expansive observation deck with seating that provides views of the entire habitat and a new in-habitat water feature.

  2. 02.

    Experience the immersive landscape that brings one of Earth’s most legendary wild places to Atlanta: the African Savanna, with updated and significantly expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras and more.

  3. 03.

    See one of the largest populations of great apes in the U.S., including gorillas and orangutans.

Visit Zoo Atlanta with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Zoo Atlanta while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Many of the Zoo’s animals are more active – and visible – in the morning or during scheduled feedings.

Outside food and drinks are allowed in with the exception of glass, alcohol or straws; straws are not permitted for the safety of the animals.

Don’t hesitate to talk to Zoo volunteers or staff. They’re happy to provide information and tips.

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the great apes.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Zoo Atlanta.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Nourish Café

Gift Shops: Zoo Atlanta Explorer Store, Safari Outfitters, Panda Pagoda

Accessibility

Get more information about accessibility.

Parking/Transportation

Get more information on parking, transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

$1 Off an All-Day Rides Wristband

Get unlimited rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Norfolk Southern Zoo Train. Purchase a wristband (one per CityPASS guest) at the front gate or rides ticket booth inside the park. The wristband is not valid for Wild Explorer VR Theater, Treetop Trail, or Treetop Tykes.

Treetop Trail Aerial Playground

Upgrade your experience to see the Zoo from above on a series of rope ladders, bridges, nets, and tightrope-style foot lines on two levels. Learn more about Treetop Trail. Kids too small? Check out Treetop Tykes Trail. Purchase tickets online or at the Zoo.

Wild Explorer VR Theater: A 360° Virtual Reality Experience

Add even more excitement to your day at the Zoo with a Virtual Reality Experience. Choose Gorilla Trek, an expedition into the jungle in Rwanda to observe wild mountain gorillas; The Great Migration, an African adventure with one of Earth’s most legendary animal events; or Mermaid's Quest, an animated journey under the sea. Purchase tickets online or at the Zoo.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Zoo Atlanta
  • 800 Cherokee Ave., SE
  • Atlanta, GA 30315

Hours vary; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Early Closures: March 24, April 18, May 2, May 23, Aug. 15, Sept. 19

Closed: Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

Atlanta CityPASS
Exceptional Value and Time Saver to boot!
There simply is no other way to hit the hot spots in Atlanta than with CityPASS.
Summer Fun
Had an amazing "staycation" with my daughter. We were able to experience Atlanta the way it should be. CityPASS is an amazing deal. I will certainly be doing this again!!!
Highly Recommended
I do not just recommend the Atlanta CityPASS; I highly recommend it. This would be our first time vacationing in Atlanta, and it was great. I had no previous knowledge about a CityPASS, but it turned out to be a game changer. We visited all the main attractions without going BROKE!
Great Value!
Over three days, we viewed 5 great attractions, each of which made us all say "wow."
Atlanta CityPASS
We loved it. We were party of seven and this was the best way to see the city. It helped us plan and see 'must-see' places in Atlanta. It actually helped us connect with few other Atlanta pass holders who were also out of town visitors like us.
Atlanta CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 7326.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Family Vacation We purchased the city pass for our trip to Atlanta Georgia and had a fantastic time. The pass worked very well for us. We had no issues or concerns with It!
Date published: 2026-07-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Price 10 out of 10 recommend this. We only got to do four out of the five things listed. I bought three CityPASS and it cost as much as the entry to the aquarium. For the price of the aquarium I got entry into four things.
Date published: 2026-07-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best 👌 Bargain in Atlanta This is an excellent deal and my family always enjoy the many attractions. From the zoo, to the aquarium, to The World Coke, to Fernbank Museum, to The Civil Rights Museum... it's all worth it. I actually have started purchasing this pass about once year because the exhibits are never the same. Apparently, the attractions change things up often.
Date published: 2026-07-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great ! Best value for seeing popular attractions in Atlanta! Very easy to use. We will definitely use it when visiting other cities where it is available.
Date published: 2026-07-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Value, But Not Enough Time Limit!!! My husband and I purchased CityPASS tickets while our granddaughters were visiting us. We were happy to have the tickets pre-purchased and liked the fact that we could simply walk in with our passes. However, the 9-day limit for use simply wasn’t enough or convenient to us. We, and they really wanted to visit the ATL Zoo, but the weather was SUPER hot and we ran out of time. I would like to suggest that the passes be limited to one year of usage. Our granddaughters will be back at Thanksgiving and several other times of the year. We could take them at one of those times. While I do feel that the CityPASS is a good value, for us, not so much because we only had time to use 3 of the 5 venues. Come on CityPASS, help grandparents on fixed incomes bless their grandchildren! Extend the time limit!! Please!
Date published: 2026-07-16
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