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The Zoo Atlanta Event Calendar: See What’s Happening Now

Spring is the perfect time to visit Zoo Atlanta! The weather is starting to warm up and the animals are becoming more active. Our family loves to spend the day watching animals, exploring the exhibits and learning from the educational specialists. This season, the Zoo Atlanta Event Calendar is full of awesome family activities and community outreach programs. Don’t forget to read my 5 Tips for Your First Zoo Atlanta Visit.

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The Zoo Atlanta Event Calendar – Spring 2018

Treetop Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente

Climb, zig, zag, zip, and balance at your own pace on an aerial playground in Zoo Atlanta’s KIDZone, and get a new appreciation for the amazing skills and adaptations of tree-dwelling animals. Treetop Trail is presented by Kaiser Permanente and made possible through additional generous support from the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. Children under 48 inches tall must be accompanied on the course by a parent or adult chaperone. Visit zooatlanta.org to learn more. Tickets are $10.95 for Zoo Atlanta Members; $13.95 for non- Members; does not include general admission.

Educator Appreciation Family Day
April 14
Zoo Atlanta salutes the contributors of educators at the 2018 spring Educator Appreciation Family Day. Educators enjoy free admission and discounts for accompanying guests with educator ID. Check out a variety of educational booths to learn more about the Zoo’s educational programming and professional learning.

Zoo Plant Sale
April 21
Glorify your grounds with lush native plant varieties hand-selected by Zoo Atlanta Horticulturists. Horticulture experts will be on grounds for questions, advice and tips on planting for your lifestyle. Zoo admission not required.

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Zoo Paws
April 28
Meet your new best friend – right outside the Zoo! Zoo Atlanta teams up with the Atlanta Humane Society for an all-new pet adoption event in Grant Park. Zoo Paws returns for a second year after more than 50 dogs found forever homes at the event in 2017. Other highlights will include pet wellness vendors, Zoo incentives for adoptive families, children’s activities and food trucks. The event is free and takes place just outside the Zoo’s entrance gates.

Safari Camp: Spring Break Session
April 2-6
Send your camper on a Spring Break discovery staycation! Young explorers enjoy Zoo tours, animal encounters and educational activities. Conduct experiments with water, solar energy, slime and more with the spring “Mad Scientists” theme. Safari Camp runs during school breaks year-round.

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NEW! Twilight Trek
April 7
Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join an after-hours evening adventure for the whole family. Use night-vision scopes to observe Zoo animals, simulate tracking of wildlife on Zoo grounds, and meet program animal ambassadors as you learn about conservation efforts and the work of real-life wildlife biologists.

HomeSchool Academy
April 11
Homeschoolers enjoy an afternoon of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students. Topics vary by grade, from “Creature Classification – Amazing Amphibians” for grades K-2 to “Animal Behavior – Reproductive Behavior” for grades 9-12.

Adventure Cubs
April 14 and 25
Little ones ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregivers learn at the Zoo with an exciting hands-on experience designed just for toddlers and their favorite grownups. April’s theme is African Safari.

Keeper for a Day: Birds and Reptiles
April 14
What does it take to be an animal care professional? Help Zoo animal experts with feeding and daily husbandry. Spend the morning with the Zoo’s feathered flyers; then venture to Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience to work with Aldabra giant tortoises and more. Participants must be 14 years old or older.

Bird Watch
April 14
Join a Zoo Atlanta educator for a nature walk through Grant Park to learn more about local bird species, the conservation issues they face and ways we can help save them and their habitats. Enjoy the Zoo following the tour!

Girl Scout Workshop
April 21, 22
Girl Scouts have a wild time exploring the Zoo while earning petals or badges. Come with a parent, or bring your entire troop!

Keeper for a Day: Show Birds and Animal Ambassadors
April 28
Meet dozens of birds, mammals, reptiles and more! Spend the morning with the Zoo’s education animal ambassadors, and venture behind the scenes to the World of Wild Theater to help with the afternoon show. Participants must be at least 14 years old.

Nature Play Club
April 28
Zoo Atlanta has partnered with the Children and Nature Network to present Nature Play Club. Join a Zoo Atlanta instructor for nature discovery and exploration in Grant Park, and learn how to become a citizen scientist. This program is free, but registration is required.

Deluxe NightCrawler: Tusks at Dusk
April 28
Spend the night at the Zoo during an unforgettable overnight adventure. Enjoy an after-hours exploration and an opportunity to meet and feed one of the Zoo’s African elephants. Programs include climate-controlled sleeping facilities, a continental breakfast and the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo the following day.

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