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Zoo AtlantavsAtlanta Botanical Garden
Both Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Botanical Garden are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Zoo Atlanta ranks marginally better than Atlanta Botanical Garden. Zoo Atlanta comes in at #9 in Atlanta with approval from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Where.
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Frommer's
800 Cherokee Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315
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Fodor's "This zoo has more than 1,500 animals and 200 species from around the world living in naturalistic habitats." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Zoo Atlanta , which features flamingos, elephants, kangaroos and the odd tiger. But the zoo's pride and joy are the giant pandas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Founded in 1889—originally with animals stranded from a traveling circus gone bankrupt—Zoo Atlanta is now a state-of-the-art facility, where all creatures live in re-created habitats." Full review
Not For Tourists "Starring Lun Lun and Yang Yang, those adorable Commie pandas!"
Where "Zoo Atlanta opened in April 1889 after a small group of animals were abandoned by a bankrupt circus, but today Zoo Atlanta is one of the nation's best zoos." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Zoo Atlanta is one of Georgia's most loved institutions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The city’s oldest tourist attraction, Zoo Atlanta actually started by accident." Full review
U.S. News & World Report21.0
"What sets Atlanta's zoo apart from other wildlife exhibits is its panda population: Zoo Atlanta is one of only four zoos in the U." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let’s start big picture here?
Founded in 1889, Zoo Atlanta is one of the city’s oldest cultural destinations and one of the great zoos in the country under continuous operation." Full review
Frommer's "This delightful 40-acre zoo dates from 1889, when George W. Hall (aka "Popcorn George") brought his traveling circus to town." Full review
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Atlas Obscura Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Concierge "Piedmont Park has playgrounds, fishing ponds, extensive jogging and bicycle paths, a tennis center, and playing fields that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis online."
Lonely Planet "In the northwest corner of Piedmont Park, the stunning 30-acre botanical garden has a Japanese garden, winding paths and the amazing Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Fodor's "Occupying 30 acres inside Piedmont Park, the grounds contain acres of display gardens... and the award-winning Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Not For Tourists "Great for green thumbs."
Afar Magazine "The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been voted the city's best place to commune with nature and upon visiting you'll agree." Full review
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On the Grid "The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a non-profit is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"The Atlanta Botanical Garden should be every plant lover's first stop in the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Two elements of the Garden’s permanent collections seem to get the most rave reviews: the Fuqua Orchid Center and Canopy Walk." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Atlanta Botanical Garden features stunning plant collections across 30 acres of outdoor gardens, an award-winning Children's Garden, a striking Skyline Garden, and more."
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
