Unlike the other public parks we showcase, Zoo Atlanta is in Grant Park and provides unique attractions. Alongside observing the animals, the zoo offers two playgrounds and a delightful splash pad, merry go round, and a kids train to ride on and expolore the park. Accessing the playgrounds or splash pad requires purchasing a ticket to enter the zoo.
Walking – multiple pathways winding throughout the zoo
Walking/Running – plenty of concrete walking paths throughout Grant Park
No dedicated leisure green space
Playground – located in the Kid Zone
- Includes: Multiple slides, school bus structure, Tic Tac Toe, and a teeter-totter
- Ground-type: Wood chips
- Shade: Heavily shaded by nearby trees
- Seating: Benches and retaining wall
Playground – next to Naked Mole Rats Exhibit
- Includes: Structure with burrow system-like tunnels to explore like a Naked Mole Rate
- Ground-type: Rubber surface
- Shade: Heavily shaded by nearby trees
- Seating: Benches viewing the playground
Splash Fountain – located in the Kid Zone
- Includes: Covered seating along the perimeter and nearby bathrooms
Birthday Party Pavilion – located in the Kid Zone
- Includes: Outlets, lights, and ceiling fans
There are multiple venue options to accommodate gatherings of all types and group sizes.
Paid parking ‘Gateway’ deck located at the intersection of Boulevard SE and Ormewood Ave SE
- Handicap parking available
- Electric vehicle charging stations
Paid parking lot located at intersection of Cherokee Ave and Augusta Ave SE
- Handicap parking available
Bathrooms and water fountains located throughout the zoo.
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