The Zoo goes with big, popular favorites – Gorillas, Orangutans, giant Pandas. Purchased from a bankrupt travelling circus by George V. Gress, the zoo didn’t gain much popularity, and a hundred years later, was termed as “possibly one of the worst zoos in the world”. But a 20 year revival and acquisition period later, the Zoo is Atlanta’s pride.

The Ford African rainforest has overseen the birth of eighteen Gorillas; the Living Tree House is a large aviary; Boundless Budgies houses more than 500 free-flying Parakeets that may be hand fed; the Trader’s Alley focuses on wildlife trade; complex Carnivores houses bush Dogs, Binturong, Fossa, a clouded Leopard and Sumatran Tigers; African Plains have Lions, Elephants, blue cranes Southern Ground Hornbills, Meerkats, Warthogs, Giraffes, Zebras and Ostrich.

Other exhibits include the Asian Forest, the World of Reptiles and the Children’s Zoo. The zoo isn’t very large, but its animal collection is excellent and extremely diverse. The staff is completely informed and ready for any questions you might have.

• The unlimited ride day pass is very good for unlimited rides on all attractions for the date of purchase.

• Adult (12+) $21.99; Child(3-11) $16.99; Child under 2 admission is free; Senior citizen (65+) $17.99; Military rate and college student rate $17.99.

• In exceptional cases of inclement weather, the zoo is closed or closed early.
• Monday to Friday last admission at 4:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays last admission at 5:30 pm.

• King Memorial Station

• Jack's Pizza
• Mae’s Soul Food
• The Sound Table
• Pittypat’s Porch

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