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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 wristband at front gate or rides ticket booth inside park.

Treetop Trail Aerial Playground

Experience the Zoo from above on series of rope ladders, bridges, nets and tightrope-style foot lines on two levels. Find details here. Kids too little? Check out Treetop Tykes Trail!

Wild Explorer VR Theater: A 360° Virtual Reality Experience

Choose Gorilla Trek, a virtual journey into the jungle of Rwanda to observe wild mountain gorillas, or The Great Migration, an African adventure joining one of Earth’s most legendary animal events. Learn more.

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 7255.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely amazing experience. Loved it kids had I am glad that I bought “CityPASS”absolute fun and saved some bucks
Date published: 2026-03-10
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Future Buyers Systematic Service Failures and Deceptive Advertising: A Warning for Future Buyers. I am writing this as a stark warning to other families considering the Atlanta CityPASS. My family and I traveled for five hours, with no traffic and high expectations, only to discover that the CityPASS we purchased did not match the actual service provided at the associated attractions during the March weekend. The Reality of the Experience: Atlanta Zoo: We were sold the idea of a complete experience, but it was not. Many exhibits, including the rhinoceros area, were not visible, and the giant pandas were completely absent; however, we were not informed of this at the time of purchase. The staff was unfamiliar with some of the CityPASS benefits, and we were forced to pay extra for attractions to use a train ride advertised as a "discounted/unlimited" benefit, which turned out to be just a small loop with no real value. Furthermore, the "Wild Explorer" virtual reality theater and other activities did not offer the promised discounts. Georgia Aquarium: We encountered significant maintenance issues. Key areas like the "Laboratory" were closed, and the main dolphin show, despite being told in another area that it would be about to open, was also closed. We had to move from one area to another to reach the show, only to find it was simply a waiting area with no staff present. We were made to wait for several hours, and later encountered a vendor selling something or other in that area. When we approached him to ask when the show would start, he simply replied that it was canceled "due to rain," an unacceptable excuse for an indoor facility. Later, a worker confirmed that it was indeed canceled, as were areas under repair, such as the crocodile enclosure. Staff repeatedly directed us to shows that had already been canceled, resulting in wasted time and a complete lack of interaction with the animals. Fernbank Museum: This place seemed more like a private event venue than a museum. On the third level, one area was partially closed for repairs, and the outdoor areas were very limited for children, lacking the advertised interactivity. World of Coca-Cola: The experience was incredibly basic and lacked the promised depth. The tasting room was limited to only a few variations of "new citrus creations," hardly justifying the cost. My takeaway for future buyers: The CityPASS Atlanta value proposition is currently not working. You'll find hidden costs (like additional charges at the zoo), constant closures for renovations, and a lack of coordination between your pass and the attraction staff. I invested money and family effort in this, and the return was minimal. If you're planning a trip, keep in mind that you're likely paying for services that won't be fully operational. As for my family, we won't be. We will return to these attractions, and I strongly recommend that the CityPASS team update their information to reflect what is actually open and available. OUR EXPERIENCE WAS LIMITED. It was a constant struggle to get what we paid for.
Date published: 2026-03-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Over all is great experience, definitely recommend for first time visitors, if botanical garden can be included will be perfect
Date published: 2026-03-04
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not worth it. I bought Atlanta CityPass and we only used two due o the limited time we had in Atlanta and how busy the spaces were. We had to use a general queue for most places, so that made the waiting times over an hour to get into most places, especially the World of Coca Cola. Also, didn’t include admission into everything at the Georgia Aquarium and didn’t give us the option to purchase their separate shows and attractions.
Date published: 2026-02-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Must have for your trip! All the MUST sees in Atlanta are covered in the CityPASS, and absolutely worth the investment. We had an amazing time and saved a lot of money.
Date published: 2026-02-27
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All images courtesy of Zoo Atlanta