Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta (sometimes referred to as the Atlanta Zoo) is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
A zoo & aquarium inside Atlanta
You can stay in Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta is inside Atlanta, which has 207 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1889
Zoo Atlanta dates from 1889. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL) has airline service, about 7 miles from Zoo Atlanta.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Atlanta. Green months are the mild ones.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta (sometimes referred to as the Atlanta Zoo) is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The current president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta is Raymond B. King.
As of 2026, the zoo is host to two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 1 animals · 220 species
- Area
- 40 acres
- Established
- 1889
- Wikipedia readers
- 18K a year
Where to stay near Zoo Atlanta
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Atlanta (207) and College Park (44).
- 1Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- 2State Farm Arena
- 3Georgia Aquarium
- 4Stone Mountain
- 5Center Parc Stadium
- 6Six Flags Over Georgia
- 7Truist Park
- 8Bobby Dodd Stadium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Zoo Atlanta | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | in town | — | 207 173 hotels · 6 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 529,110 | $440K | D |
| College Park | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 44 42 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 13,887 | $326K | D− |
| Vinings | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 52 49 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,390 | $605K | — |
| East Point | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 20 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,225 | $282K | — |
| Morrow | 11 mi south | 15 min | 25 23 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 6,211 | $225K | D− |
| Hapeville | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,410 | $312K | — |
| Sandy Springs | 14 mi north | 20 min | 33 31 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 105,013 | $620K | B− |
| Forest Park | 8 mi south | 10 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 motels | 19,168 | $143K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Zoo Atlanta
Other well-known places within 14 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
33 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
Big draw414 mi MountainStone Mountain
5in town Stadium & arenaCenter Parc Stadium
Big draw611 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
712 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
83 mi Stadium & arenaBobby Dodd StadiumPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Center Parc Stadium: Southernkeith, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Bobby Dodd Stadium: Bkporter12, Public domain
Visiting Zoo Atlanta
Is Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta?
Yes. It’s inside Atlanta, GA.
When is the best time to visit Zoo Atlanta?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Zoo Atlanta?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Zoo Atlanta?
Atlanta (in town, 207 places to stay), College Park (8 mi, 44 places to stay) and Vinings (11 mi, 52 places to stay).
Tips from people in Atlanta
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Atlanta’s Town Square.
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