General Admittance is seasonal and offered on select days.
NGZ offers specialty tours and animal encounters throughout the year by reservation. NGZ has received outstanding reviews from both zoological professionals and visitors. As part of Zoo Atlanta’s education team, she discovered a passion for environmental education focusing on zoological science, technology, habitats, husbandry, and environmental awareness. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had been monitoring Abu closely in recent days following a sharp decline in his health. A Georgia native, Brandie Anderson received her B.A. At 16, Abu was the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe herd and was considered geriatric. NGZ is a member of the Zoological Association of America. The Zoo Atlanta community is saddened to share that Abu the giraffe has died. NGZ is licensed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources and United States Department of Agriculture. Possess excellent communications skills and willingness to interact positively with guests and zoo staff of diverse backgrounds. Baby animals are always available to pet and feed in the petting zoo area but come in the spring and you may even see one being born! Atlanta, GA 30315 (Grant Park area) 10 - 11 an hour.
The petting zoo and farm animal area is a low cost option that is great for kids and adults alike and introduces visitors to over a dozen different farm animal breeds plus other animals such as giant tortoise, deer, parrots, baby camel. Find out everything important about living with a pet in our Pet Magazine Whether you have a cat, dog, bird, small pets or aquatic pets. Take a wagon ride to see exotic livestock, learn about the rare breed livestock breeding program and feed the camels! Guided Wildlife Walks are provided during regular business hours and offer a chance to learn more about and get up close with animals such as Cougars, Lemurs, Monkey, Birds of Prey and many others. Enjoy a reptile encounter and get hands дус on with everything from alligators to large snakes. Sign up for animal encounters with Otters, Kangaroos, Wolves, Zebras and more. They have earned these titles because of the unique and hands on experiences they offer. NGZ has become known as a думZoo like no otherдуќ and думMy favorite zoo. Wildlife Wonders opened their doors for guests to come visit during the fall of 2010 and the name was changed to North Georgia Zoo & Farm. Wildlife Wonders was featured on думDirty Jobsдуќ and also provides 1000ду»s of educational outreach programs each year.
NGZ is known for its outreach programs called Wildlife Wonders- Zoo To You which started in 1995. North Georgia Zoo & Farm (NGZ) is home to over 300 animals. ABOUT North Georgia Zoo & Farm/ Wildlife Wonders: