Zoo Atlanta Entry Tickets in Grant Park Atlanta

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Meeting pointZoo Atlanta main entrance in Grant Park

Zoo Atlanta Entry Tickets in Grant Park Atlanta

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Overview

This is a general admission ticket to Zoo Atlanta, the historic zoo in Grant Park, just a few minutes from downtown Atlanta. Your entry is valid for one day, so you can wander at your own pace between the African savanna, the great apes, the indoor reptile and amphibian house and the family areas. It suits families, couples and animal lovers, and it is a self-guided ticket: there is no hotel pickup, you simply arrive at the entrance and walk in.

Highlights

One-day general admission to Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park
African savanna with elephants, giraffes, zebras and lions
Gorillas and orangutans in large family groups
Climate-controlled indoor reptile and amphibian house
Wildlife presentations and a contact yard with friendly goats and sheep
Carousel, zoo train and play areas for younger children

Full Description

Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park

Zoo Atlanta sits inside historic Grant Park, about ten minutes from the centre of the city, and it is one of the oldest zoos in the United States, first opened in the late nineteenth century. Today it houses hundreds of animals from more than two hundred species, and many of them are endangered. If you are searching for Zoo Atlanta tickets, this general admission ticket gives you one full day inside the grounds.

Opening hours change by season and on special dates, and the last entry is usually about an hour and a half before closing, so plan to arrive in the morning. Many visitors ask how to get to Zoo Atlanta: it is on Cherokee Avenue, easy by taxi or ride-share from downtown, and public parking nearby is paid separately.

The African savanna, lions and rhinos

The savanna is the heart of the zoo. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs and meerkats share a landscape designed to feel like the plains of Africa, and the updated lion habitat offers several viewing points so you can watch the big cats from different angles. Next to it, a redesigned home for southern white rhinos lets you see these huge animals at close range.

Ask any regular what the best time to visit Zoo Atlanta is and they will say early morning on a cooler day, when the animals are most active. Give the savanna at least an hour; it is the answer to whether Zoo Atlanta animals are worth the trip.

Gorillas, orangutans and the reptile house

Zoo Atlanta is known for its great apes: it looks after one of the largest gorilla groups in North America, and orangutans can be seen climbing across the ropes and platforms of their habitat. Watching a gorilla family go about its day is often the moment visitors remember most.

When the weather turns hot or wet, head inside to the climate-controlled amphibian and reptile house, home to more than fifty species from tiny frogs to large snakes and lizards. It is a comfortable break in the middle of the day and it makes the visit work in any season.

Family fun: train, carousel and wildlife shows

A day out at Zoo Atlanta with kids is easy to fill. There is a zoo train, an endangered-species carousel, an elevated treetop trail and a large playground, plus a splash fountain that runs from spring into autumn. The contact yard lets children meet friendly goats and sheep.

Wildlife presentations show off how animals climb, hunt and adapt, and the timetable is posted at the entrance. Some special events and extras are sold separately, and shows can change with the weather, so check the board when you arrive.

Itinerary

Arrive at Zoo AtlantaEnter through the main gate in Grant Park with your ticket and pick up a map; plan for the morning.
African savanna and lionsSpend about an hour with the elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and the lion habitat.
Great apesWatch the gorillas and orangutans, allowing 30 to 45 minutes.
Reptile and amphibian houseCool off indoors among more than fifty species.
Shows, carousel and contact yardCatch a wildlife presentation and let the children ride the carousel or meet the goats.

What's included

Entry ticket to Zoo Atlanta
Access to the animal habitats
Wildlife presentations
Valid for the day you choose

Not included

Parking
Food and drinks
Transport

Is this right for you?

Great for

Families with children — a child price for ages 3–11

Not suitable for

Pets, which are not allowed inside (service animals follow the zoo policy)
Visitors who cannot manage a long walk across the grounds without a wheelchair or stroller
Guests wishing to bring bikes, scooters, drones or large glass items, which are not permitted

Meeting point

There is no group meeting point and no hotel pickup. Go directly to the main entrance of Zoo Atlanta at Cherokee Avenue in Grant Park, show your ticket on your phone and enter at any time during opening hours on the date you chose. The zoo is a short taxi or ride-share trip from downtown Atlanta.

Important information

Opening hours change by season and on special dates; the last entry is usually about one and a half hours before closing.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection and water; the zoo is largely outdoors.
Pets, weapons, drones, bikes, scooters and glass objects are not allowed; service animals follow the zoo policy.
Paid public parking is available near the entrance; it is not part of your ticket.
Special events are not included, and shows or animal availability may change with the weather.
Wheelchair access is available across the main paths.

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