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Zoo Atlanta

4.5· 1,032 reviews
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What reviewers say about Zoo Atlanta

Generated with AI from 1,032 reviews on Trustburn · updated 4 days ago

Customers generally report positive experiences, noting that the staff is incredible and shaded areas are helpful in summer, though some find the food overpriced and the zoo small enough to visit in a few hours.
What does Zoo Atlanta do?

Zoo Atlanta is a zoo that features a children's petting zoo, a carousel, a miniature train, and a playground.

Are there any complaints about Zoo Atlanta?

The critical reviewers wrote that the zoo is small, has empty or overgrown exhibits, and suffers from incorrect closing times and expensive food.

What do people say about Zoo Atlanta outside Trustburn?

Outside Trustburn, people discuss the panda program ending and mention that the zoo offers a laid-back atmosphere for adults.

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Nychole Sanborn
Reviews 1

Very nice zoo to visit. Many animals that our local zoo doesn t have (Detroit Zoo) such as Panda Bears and Elephants. Not as large as the Detroit Zoo, but nice. Very kid-oriented. I feel like the zoo maps needed to be updated, we were looking for animals and they weren t located where any of the maps said they were. (April 2018) I was quite impressed by all the bamboo! It was really fun.

Jessica Knight
Reviews 1

A good amount of the large animals were put away until they open their new habits. Also for a hot day in July they didn't have the misting stations/ fans going . Food and drinks are over priced so its best to bring your own food snacks and drinks other than that great place lots of fun things to do!

scott bittner
Reviews 1

I understand the whole social distancing issues, but still think the prices should reflect all that is missing during these down times. No shows, no playgrounds, minimal employee educational feedback for the childen, very limited staff in general etc.
The only additional things were at the end which were additional price points for the zoo. Naturally the kids were missing the other fun areas and wanted more, which is at an added expense. If they are not reducing the entrance to the zoo, at least include or reduce the cost for the other activities.

Sarah Burton
Reviews 1

Be careful of the parking. The GPS takes you to the new parking garage which costs $10 and they tell you it is closer to the entrance which is not true. The exit is right at the old, free parking. It is an uphill climb from the exit to the new parking garage. Tough for someone disabled and tired from walking around the zoo. The zoo itself is nice but all the indoor exhibits are closed due to COVID. A bit pricey for what only takes about 2 - 2 1/2 hours to walk with the remaining open exhibits. The new parking garage has nothing telling you how to get to the zoo from the elevator, like what floor to go to to exit to the zoo. We did enjoy what we were able to see.

Nikita Hoffman
Reviews 1

We love Zoo Atlanta!!! Our membership is the best! We were able to take lots of visiting friends and family throughout the year and enjoy the beautiful exhibits ALL INCLUDED in the original membership price.

Parking is the only issue. Get there RIGHT AT OPENING (9:30am) or plan to walk far from neighboring side streets. The small lot fills up fast.

You can bring strollers and your own snacks which is so nice for the picky little eaters.

Remember your kids' towels and swimsuits for the Free Splash Pad too!! Great way to get any extra energy out they could possibly have!!

Our membership has some nice "members only" perks too. They often have later night events or fun educational things that are a nice added bonus. We love the zoo!!

Siddharth Srinivas
Reviews 1

Atlanta Zoo is a very much fun and exciting place to visit. It usually takes 1-2 hours to tour the whole zoo. There is also a place where you can pet animals for free. There's also a provision to play with tortoise and elephants but it's paid and need to be reserved in advance. It's a very great place to visit with children and family. This place also has many restaurants. This zoo also has Pandas which are the centre of attraction.

Antonia Morales
Reviews 1

Always a great time at Zoo Atlanta. It's expansive, clean, and you can always see something new. Their new reptile exhibit is awesome and I'm sure the new African Savanna exhibit will be amazing as well. It's a great way to spend a couple hours or even the entire day.

Savitri Sharma
Reviews 1

Amazing experienced
Lot of space for animal.Habitat , environment is in zoo for animal is excellent according which country or continent they live. Area for each animal is very large ,animal are not kept in cage,they live freely in their area.Male female and babies lives together.
I was surprised by that looks awesome,so cute,was eating sugarcane that time.
I was super excited.

Ashley Chen
Reviews 1

A very small zoo. You can easily finish it in 2 hours. All the free events during the day were boring. Even with the citypass discount, it is not worth it.

The only good attraction was the panda. They were very active and close. There was no time restrictions for them.

Brent Fleming
Reviews 1

Wildly unimpressed! Zoo Atlanta is such a well known zoo/brand I had high hopes but upon visiting it was nothing but disappointments. The exhibits were overgrown with grass/brush, the animals seemed bored, as most were by themselves despite the exact same animal in another exhibit just a few feet away. The entire zoo took us about 30 minutes and that included several minutes at each exhibit due to social distancing guidelines at the exhibits. Do yourself a favor and skip this zoo!

Danielle Simms
Reviews 1

Glad I got the chance to go back last time I came I was the lil girl my mama was chasing around & now I have my 6 year old son I'm running behind tryna keep up with. Had just as much fun but to watch my baby as excited as I once was. I hope he stays lil forever

Jennifer Savage
Reviews 1

Really nice zoo! They've done a lot with the original zoo footprint. Lots of unique animals in nice habitats. The pandas alone are worth the price of admission. We could watch the twin female pandas all day. Also really enjoyed watching the lemurs and birds in the treehouse exhibit. Zookeepers are polite and helpful. We were able to get through everything twice in about 4 hours. Not a huge zoo, but they've done well with the area they have available. The food was really good and a step above most zoo cafe fare we've had at zoos all over the U. S.

Mathew Tolbert
Reviews 1

Really fun experience and really nice looking zoo with a good collection of exotic animals. We HAD to see the naked mole rats because of my son, but they were so cute. I'd recommend this zoo if you're visiting Atlanta, or living within a couple of hours. An easy half-day experience.

Mary G
Reviews 1

It's a nice Zoo. It's the best to explore on days that are 80 degrees or lower. You will have a more enjoyable walk, and the Animals won't be too hot to do anything. One of my favorite aspects of Zoo Atlanta is the volume of zookeepers throughout the park. I've been to plenty of other zoos where you rarely saw a zookeeper, you would just walk around look at the animals and it was up to you to read the placards. Here there are plenty of zookeepers ready to share knowledge that they have about the animals. The food at the zoo is very expensive, as might be expected. I wish I knew for certain that the extra fare was supporting the animals, and not just gouging due to a cornered market. I recommend packing a little picnic as there are many shaded spots to sit and enjoy lunch.

Rahshea Cardiff
Reviews 1

Took my 1 year old here for the first time and he loved it! What I appreciate about Zoo Atlanta, is even all of the staff, from the ticket counter, to those cleaning up around the park, are truly kind and exude great customer service! My son was in awe of the elephants, Meerkats, the treehouse you can walk through with live birds flying around, and the tiger! The pandas are my favorite :) It was a great family day at Zoo Atlanta!

Gleb Alikhver
Reviews 1

Loved the place! Super friendly and very knowledgeable staff, very COVID-safe, food is a little overpriced but you're allowed to bring in your own. High demand; though, so don't expect to be able to buy tickets for a time different than the one you wish to visit at.

Scott Biggs
Reviews 1

The first time we went it was nice, but the kids were too young to enjoy it. However, on this go around they had a BLAST!! The merry go round attendant was super nice and asked what song my kids liked. We told her Baby Shark, big surprise, and I'm a Gummy Bear which she had never hear of. She looked it up and sure enough as we got on I'm a Gummy Bear came on which thrilled my kids. That was our first stop and it only got better from there.

Just Peachy
Reviews 1

We love this zoo! It has been about 3 years since our last visit until we went yesterday. They have made some new additions since our last trip and are continuing to make more coming in 2019!. Every staff member we encountered was very helpful and friendly. Going on a Monday it was not crowded at all. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 4 and 5. They loved the train and carousel and play areas in addition to the animals. We live over 2 hours away, we can't wait to go back once the new African safari is complete! We missed seeing the giraffes. Here are some of the wonderful pictures I got on my camera during our trip.

Felicia Lagers
Reviews 1

We enjoyed the Atlanta Zoo. We are from the Chicagoland area. Drink and Food prices were a little much. Gift shop was fairly priced. We we're let down due to the construction and some animals were not available to see really bummer. We got our tickets on Groupon for a discounted rate. All exhibits were spread out over the park. We love the Panda's. They have a nice petting zoo for children and also a splash park, rope obstacles and a train ride. Great for the littles.

Stephanie Pace
Reviews 1

The zoo is easy to navigate through and I liked the the touch screens on all the animals. The screens made it easy to know what I was looking at and it provided other information about the animal. The zoo is also a good place for kids because there is a playground for them. Currently, the zoo is under construction for a new savannah habitat opening 2019. The new section looks interesting. However, there are not many animals in the zoo because the zoo is small and I did not care at all for their sheet of paper map for the zoo. It looks cheap and they can do much better and have pamphlets for the zoo instead of a printed map on a sheet of paper. The zoo only takes about a couple hours and that s it. I would suggest visiting in the morning for feedings and leave around noon before it gets too hot. The zoo was okay, but can be skipped if you have limited time in Atlanta and is not necessary to visit.

who2crashed
Reviews 1

I have to say that from the aspect of not being able to travel around the country or world and seeing them in their natural environments, it's okay. The children get about 90 minutes of what appears to be excitement and anticipation but most it is disappointment from empty habitats and lengthy construction projects plus overpriced food & merchandising.

Amanda Shearrow
Reviews 1

Plenty of room to spread out, animals were very active. My kids love it every time, just became members. Right now with distancing measures you are put on more of a one way path with only a few variations. It's not as fun as being able to go wherever you want but it won't be forever and I get it. They are doing a great job.

Sarah C-S
Reviews 1

We really enjoyed Zoo Atlanta. We had drinks, pretzels, and ice cream...all were delicious. We were able to stay busy for a good part of the day. Lots of fun things for kids! There was a food truck with the most amazing chicken strips and french fries. My biggest complaint would be parking as we had to park blocks away in a residential area and walk with a baby and toddler.

JazzyG T.v.
Reviews 1

The admission times are INCORRECT.
The website and google info state that the park closes at 5:30pm. If you arrive after 4:20ish don t waste your time. We were informed after paying full admission price, they put up the animals at 4:30 . This was a spoiler to our trip to the ATL.

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About Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is a zoo that includes children's petting zoo, carousel, miniature train and playground.

Address
800 cherokee avenue southeast