Gorilla Egg Hunts, Rhino Naming Madness, Mother’s Day plans, and more

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Gorilla Egg Hunts and More
Here at the Zoo, the non-humans do the egg-hunting! Dont miss one of our favorite seasonal traditions at Gorilla Egg Hunts and More, coming up this Sat., Mar. 30, when animals around the Zoo will find spring-themed surprises in their habitats. Floyd and his family in Tazs troop will hunt for sugar-free Jell-O eggs at 10 a.m. at Gorilla Habitat 3 check out the schedule to find out when many of your other favorite animals will find their surprises! Free with general admission; animal activities are weather-permitting.
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Mothers Day Brunch
Your Mothers Day plans are made you just need to reserve a table! Treat Mom to a brunch buffet where elegant spaces meet wild places our Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom in historic Savanna Hall, with terrace views over the African Savanna.
Enjoy the Zoo before or after brunch. Advance registration is required, and this event has been known to sell out get reservations today!
RESERVE A TABLE
Rhino Naming Madness
Time to vote in our own Elite 8! Round 2 of voting is now underway in Rhino Naming Madness vote to make sure your favorite name makes it to the next round. The winning name will be announced on Apr. 11. Next time youre at the Zoo, you may be treated to a sighting of the calf at our Delta Air Lines Rhino Habitat!
CAST YOUR VOTE
Twilight Tots
Kids ages 0 to 5 are invited for evening fun from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mar. 29, Apr. 9, and May 30. Twilight Tots is the perfect play date for toddlers and their favorite grownups, with a mini-Zoo tour, songs, dance, stories and more.
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Safari Camp Scholarship Program
Zoo Atlanta will extend community access to its signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program.The program will provide a week of Summer Safari Camp for 42 children ages 5 to 11 from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta, applicable counties of residence will include Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale. The deadline to apply is Apr. 5.
We are deeply grateful to our partners at Cox Enterprises, supporting 35 scholarships, and at Southwire Company, LLC, supporting six scholarships.
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Green Scene
How is the Zoo just like an ecosystem? It takes a team! Find out more in our recent Conservation Blog.
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Get a sneak peek at the fun in store when gorillas hunt for Jell-O eggs at Goarilla Egg Hunts and More.
Support
Last call to support The Beastly Feast auction! We are looking for silent auction items for The Beastly Feast fundraising gala on May 4. Donations can be new items such as art, jewelry, antiques, lamps, rugs, home accessories, wine, travel opportunities, or tickets to sporting or cultural events. All proceeds from the auction fund Zoo Atlantas education programs and world-renowned conservation efforts. Wed appreciate your help. All items are due Apr. 15.
THINGS TO DO AT THE ZOO
African elephant Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 2p.m.
Meet and feed Kelly or Tara with our African elephant behind-the-scenes experience.
Aldabra tortoise Wild Encounters | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.
Meet and feed one of the giants of Aldabra Atoll in an encounter with some of the planets
largest tortoises.
Lemur Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11 a.m. beginning Mar. 29
Meet and feed one of the iconic primates of the island of Madagascar.
Warthog Wild Encounters | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at 1 p.m. beginning Mar. 29
Meet and feed a warthog a favorite snack, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the warthogs care.
NEW! Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounters | Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.
Join one of our animal artists, meeting either a Van Goat or a Baaahlo, and take home a unique work of art in this all-new experience.
Giraffe Feeding | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting
Back for the season! Feed one of Earths tallest mammals from Twiga Terrace.
Gorilla Egg Hunts and More |Mar. 30
Join us on the Bunny Trail as animals throughout the Zoo find spring-themed surprises in their habitats in one of our favorite seasonal traditions. Free with general admission.
Rise and Dine with the Animals: Elephants | Mar. 30, Apr. 13 and 20
Take breakfast to a wild next level with an exclusive morning view as our elephant herd starts their day before the Zoo opens to the public!
Adventure Cubs | Apr. 6 and 18
Little ones ages 0 to 5 and their favorite grownups enjoy themed animal explorations, an interactive journey with a Zoo Educator, and more. Our April theme is Outstanding Ostriches!
Twilight Tots |Apr. 9
Toddlers and their adult caregivers enjoy a tailored evening adventure with a mini-Zoo tour, animal songs and dance, and more.
Twilight Trek | Apr. 12
What happens at the Zoo after the sun goes down? Explore the Zoo with night-vision technology and more during a guided tour for the entire family.
Zoo Plant Sale | Apr. 20
Glorify your grounds with a variety of lush native plant species hand-selected by our Zoo Atlanta Horticulture Team. Zoo entry is not required to browse the sale.
Stay Connected
Im excited we finally get to name the rhino calf. Im excited for her to have a name I can call her. Michelle S. on Facebook
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