Zoo Atlanta

Zoo · Atlanta

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"The city’s oldest tourist attraction, Zoo Atlanta actually started by accident. In 1889, a traveling circus went bankrupt and sold its animals to a local businessman, who decided to open a zoo in Grant Park to house his new pets. Over the years, he acquired more animals, including some from Cola-Cola heir Asa Candler Jr.’s private collection. Today, the zoo is home to such stars as Willie B. Jr. the silverback gorilla and Lun Lun the giant panda, who gave birth to twins in 2016."

If You Only Have Three Days in Atlanta
Photo by Rob Hainer / age fotostock

800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 Get directions

zooatlanta.org

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