A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Health Centre, completed in 2024 and now available for behind-the-scenes tours.
Immerse yourself in the legendary landscape of the African Savanna, home to some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife, including African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, and meerkats. Highlights include a newly upgraded African lion complex, adjacent to a redesigned habitat for southern white rhinos.
Visit two of the largest populations of great apes in North America, including gorillas and orangutans.
Explore the climate-controlled, indoor wonders of Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience, home to more than 50 species.
Go behind the scenes to meet animals and their care teams in Wild Encounters.
See animal adaptations in action in dynamic wildlife presentations. Meet friendly goat and sheep ambassadors in the contact yard.
Take a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel and the all-new Safari Express aboard the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train.
Go on an aerial adventure on Treetop Trail and Treetop Tykes Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente. Venture deep into the wild without leaving the Zoo at the Wild Explorer VR Theatre.
Watch the kids play in the KIDZone Playground and in Splash Fountain (open April through October).
Service Animal Policy: Zoo Atlanta’s Service Animal Admittance Policy meets the requirements defined by law under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Zoo Atlanta’s Service Animal Admittance Policy defines service animals as dogs or miniature horses who are trained to perform a specific task for an individual with a disability. Emotional support animals and other animals are not permitted on Zoo grounds. For the safety of the animals, there are some areas of the Zoo where service animals are not permitted.
