Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta, a private, nonprofit, wildlife park, is the winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best Day Camp for Little Kids in the metro area.

It's also a fabulous place to spend a day, connecting with the hundreds of species of animals that reside there, and enjoying the outdoor playspaces. Feedings and demonstrations are scheduled daily; the schedule is available at the entrance and on signs throughout the park.

Zoo Atlanta is the proud home of Xi Lan, the only giant panda cub born in the US in 2008, and the home of the Southeast's largest parakeet aviary (open April 2009.) Other highlights include one of the nation's most recognized collections of great apes and a global center of excellence for the care and reproduction of vanishing amphibians and reptiles. Zoo

Kids who prefer interactive experiences should stop by the Petting Zoo, where they can feel the wool on sheep, the hairy skin of a potbellied pig, and the rough ridges on the horns of pygmy goats.

Take a break from the animals and ride the Endangered Species Carousel and the Norfolk Southern Zoo Express Train. Each ride requires a paid ticket (apart from admission)and parents ride free with any child under 42".

Play at The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Playground before shopping for souvenirs at the Zoo Atlanta Trading Company. There are a variety of dining options on site, or visitors may bring in their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Glass containers are prohibited.

Zoo Atlanta offers several birthday party packages for children ages three to 12 years old and has a variety of entertainment options, such as jugglers and face painters available for an additional charge. For pricing, visit the website or call 404.624.2819.

The Zoo offers both vacation day camps, Winter Break in December and Spring Break in April, and summer camps for children ages four to 12. One-week sessions are available from June through August.

Family Membership start at $99/year. Strollers are available for rental.