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Zoo AtlantavsCentennial Olympic Park
Zoo Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Centennial Olympic Park scores marginally higher than Zoo Atlanta. Centennial Olympic Park has a TripExpert Score of 86 with recommendations from 8 publications including On the Grid, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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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
Centennial Olympic Park Fodor's Not For Tourists Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
On the Grid Where Condé Nast Traveler U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
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Fodor's "This 21-acre swath of green was the central venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kids love running through the fountains."
Lonely Planet "Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park is the city's focal point for visitors." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The park, with its centerpiece Olympic Rings fountain, hosts special events downtown." Full review
Afar Magazine "It was the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games that turned Atlanta into the direction it is now heading." Full review
On the Grid "Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 Olympics." Full review
Where "This 21-acre park is a permanent legacy to the Atlanta-hosted 1996 Olympic games." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This 21-acre park helped revitalize a stretch of downtown Atlanta and is a perfect escape from the city's most chaotic spot." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Located across the street from the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, a 21-acre patch of land that features lush paths of grass, artwork, pools and fountains." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, this park is located near several other notable Atlanta attractions, including the World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium."
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Make sure to snap a photo with the Olympic rings when you visit.
