Experts' Choice Award Zoo Atlanta
What the experts agree on
One of the country's oldest zoos (1889), born from an abandoned circus, Zoo Atlanta is beloved citywide for its giant pandas and naturalistic habitats housing 1,500+ animals.
“Zoo Atlanta is one of Georgia's most loved institutions.”
– Michelin Guide
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
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
Condé Nast Traveler "The city of Atlanta was founded in 1837, and just over 50 years later, Zoo Atlanta was established. It's one of the city's oldest cultural destinations and one of the best zoos in the US..."
