How much do it cost to get in Atlanta Zoo?

General Admission

Plan ahead! Ticket prices vary based on entry date. This new structure gives guests the opportunity to plan a visit on the day that best accommodates their budget and schedule. The further in advance you purchase tickets, the more you’re likely to save! Learn more about plan-ahead pricing. Tickets now include the VIP Memory Pass. Admission is free for Military* and children under 3 years old. College students get a discount!** 

** All active-duty, reserves, veterans, and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces will receive free admission to Zoo Atlanta; valid military ID required at Zoo Admissions. Regular admission rates will apply to family members and other guests. Reservation not required for Military admission.

* Valid college ID required at Zoo Admissions.

Membership

Starting at $119/yr.

If you think you’ll visit more than once over the course of a year, Membership is the best option we have available – a Zoo Atlanta Membership pays for itself in just two or three visits!

All Memberships include:

• Unlimited FREE daytime admission all year round
• No reservations required for entry
• Invitations to Member-exclusive events
• Discounts on All Rides Wristbands, gift shop purchases and select concessions
• Discounts on admission to select AZA zoos and aquariums nationwide
• 10% off admission for accompanying guests.
• Zoo Atlanta Memberships are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law

Field Trips

Group Tickets

Plan ahead! Ticket prices vary based on entry date. The further in advance you purchase admission for your group of 15 or more, the more savings you’re likely to see! Learn more about plan-ahead pricing. Tickets now include the VIP Memory Pass.

Groups of 15, up to a maximum of 50 paying guests, may receive our discounted group rate. To receive a group rate, one person must pay for the entire party and the group is required to enter the Zoo together. Refunds cannot be given for guests who do not attend. Please submit an iquiry for special group requests.

Atlanta CityPass

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Add-Ons, Combos & Special Offers

Combo Ticket

ZOO ATLANTA/ILLUMINARIUM PACKAGE

Experience a world of live wildlife and conservation at Zoo Atlanta then embark on an African Safari, step inside a classic painting, or explore depths of space through a unique cinematic immersion like never before.

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Amazing Add-Ons

Wild Encounters

If you’ve yearned to get closer to the animals, now you can! Behind-the-scenes experiences turn a trip to the Zoo into the chance of a lifetime.

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Combo Ticket, Special Offers

Sightseeing Offer

Spend less, experience more. Save big with an Atlanta CityPASS! Save 44% off Atlanta’s top 5 attractions – including Zoo Atlanta.

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Special Offers

Library Pass Program

Check us out at your local public library! Thanks to an exciting partnership with the Georgia Public Library Service, Georgia residents can check out the Zoo Atlanta Library Pass for free admission for a family of three.

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Visit Menu

• Visit
• Getting Here
• Zoo Map
• Experiences
• Events
• Groups
• Rules
• Accessibility
• Create an Itinerary
• Know before you visit

Hours and General Information

• Zoo Atlanta is open all year long, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• We have transitioned to a timed ticketing system to limit the number of guests inside the Zoo at any given time.
• Zoo Hours (Nov. 1 – Feb. 28):
  • Daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last entry is 3:30 p.m.
    • We begin to bring our animals in for the day an hour prior to the grounds closing.
    • Food stands close an hour prior to the grounds closing.
• The following items are prohibited at Zoo Atlanta:
  • Weapons, except as permitted by law
  • Alcoholic beverages of any kind
  • See a full list of prohibited items here.

Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll through the African Savanna or a chance to explore The Ford African Rain Forest, Zoo Atlanta offers something for everyone. 

Membership pays for itself in as few as two visits per year!

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Getting Here

Parking Parking is conveniently located in the lot on Cherokee Avenue and in the new Grant Park Gateway parking facility...

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Sightseeing Offer

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Accessibility

Zoo Atlanta welcomes all guests and makes every effort to ensure that our pathways, habitats and facilities are accessible, so...

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Rules

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