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Zoo Members receive discounts on All Rides Wristbands, gift shop purchases and select concessions with your Member card. Not yet a Member? Join today!

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The Wild Planet Café
Located in the Grand Patio, Wild Planet is a heated/air-conditioned café.

Wild Planet's menu features all-natural, free-range, hormone-free chicken tenders and grilled chicken and all-natural, nitrate-free hot dogs. Other items include pizza, burgers and salads.
  Flamingo Joe’s
Check out Flamingo Joe’s in Flamingo Plaza for Zoo classics like frozen treats, pretzels, beverages and more.
    OPEN SEASONALLY
  Nathan's Famous
Don’t miss Nathan’s world-famous hot dogs and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.
  Willie B's
Choose grilled or fried chicken sandwiches, pepperoni or cheese pizza or corn dogs. Located near the entrance to The Ford African Rain Forest.
   

Otterly Cool
As of spring 2011, Otterly Cool is now the proud home of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. Choose one of six decadent flavors at Bruster’s at Otterly Cool: Oreo®; Vanilla; Chocolate; Butter Pecan; Mint Chocolate Chip; Nestle® Toll House® Cookie Dough; and Nestle® Crunch.
  Zoo Atlanta also features Dippin’ Dots, the world’s coldest ice cream and unique frozen treat.
   
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The Zoo Atlanta Trading Company offers an eclectic mix of toys, games, hardcover and paperback books (including books in Spanish), puzzles, souvenirs and unique collectibles. The gift of education has never been easier or more fun!

Zoo Atlanta carries many items you can feel warm and fuzzy about purchasing. Warm your mornings with Gorilla Fund Coffee by Thanksgiving Coffee Company. A portion of the proceeds goes to help save Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. If you’re looking for another fun gift that gives back to conservation, liven up a child’s room with plush toys that donate funds back to the Center for Research of Endangered Species in San Diego (CRES).

 
  Zoo Atlanta Photo Book
New to the Zoo, preserve your Zoo experience by creating your own customized Zoo book using your images and ours. 25% of purchases funds Zoo Atlanta. Visit ZooAtlantaPhotos.com to learn more.
     
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Rides and Attractions Rates
  Nabisco Endangered Species Carousel
Kids of all ages can take a ride on some of the world's most endangered species at Zoo Atlanta! The Nabisco Endangered Species Carousel takes zoo guests for a whimsical spin upon 38 hand-carved wooden animal figures. The ride also features a series of hand-painted murals depicting endangered mothers and babies in their natural habitats. The carousel is located in the Children's Zoo, and is housed under a colorful pavilion that protects it from the sun and rain.
 

 

Georgia Natural Gas Blue Flame Express Train
All aboard! Hop on for a ride on one of Zoo Atlanta’s family favorites – the Georgia Natural Gas Blue Flame Express! A handcrafted replica of an original 1863 locomotive, the train is one of the Zoo’s most popular attractions, carrying up to 100 adults or 140 children. Climb in and enjoy while the one and only Gas Guy takes you on a fun, educational riding tour of part of the Zoo’s outer perimeter. The train is equipped with wide, comfortable seats, and covered passenger coaches.

One parent rides free with any child under 42” tall.
  Rock Climber
Come test your skill against the clock and your friends to see how quickly you can climb 24-feet up a rock wall while being safely harnessed in an auto-belay system.