WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes the Armed Forces and honors their service with admission discounts this Independence Day. On Thursday, July 4, 2019, all active-duty, reserve, veteran and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces enjoy free admission and $4 off general admission for up to six accompanying guests with a valid military ID.
Fourth of July favorites include Splash Fountain presented by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority, a water play area featuring 18 jets on a 2,500 square-foot section of the KIDZone. Adventurers are encouraged to try a trek on Treetop Trail presented by Kaiser Permanente. The aerial playground includes more than 20 challenge elements culminating in the SkyRail zipline.
Explore the inner worlds of the climate-controlled Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience. Celebrate wildlife native to North America in the complex’s Georgia eXtremes zone. Visit the Georgia River for underwater views of native turtles and fish.
Sequoyah the bald eagle: Visit an American icon, Sequoyah the bald eagle. Bald eagles like Sequoyah are typically brought to rehabilitation centers for injuries caused by cars, power lines and hunting. The species is federally protected, and all releasable bald eagles are required by law to be returned to the wild. Sequoyah, who came to Zoo Atlanta from a rehabilitation center in 2015, is not a candidate for re-release because of a permanent wing injury.
Named the national bird of the U.S. in 1782 and found only in North America, the bald eagle is an American conservation success story. Driven to the brink of extinction in the 20th century, the species was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007 but remains protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and state laws.
Zoo Atlanta offers free admission year-round to honor those who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Independence Day discount, which includes discounted admission for accompanying guests, is valid only on Tuesday, July 4, 2019, and may not be combined with any other offer or promotion. A DD Form 214 and valid photo ID may be presented in lieu of a military ID. Visit zooatlanta.org to plan your day.
WHEN: Thursday, July 4, 2019
WHERE: Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30315
About Zoo Atlanta
A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include giant pandas, including Ya Lun and Xi Lun, the only giant panda twins in the U.S.; one of North America’s largest zoological populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience, home to more than 70 species in the world’s first LEED Gold-certified reptile and amphibian complex. Experiences include behind-the-scenes Wild Encounters with African lions, Aldabra giant tortoises, giant pandas and lemurs. Zoo Atlanta is open year-round with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Keeper Talks, interactive wildlife presentations, education programs and special events run year-round. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.
Coming later this summer: the all-new African Savanna, featuring new and expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs and meerkats. The African Savanna is part of the Zoo’s landmark Grand New View transformation. Future elements include Savanna Hall, a state-of-the-art special event destination, and a new grand entry plaza, opening in early 2020. For more on the Zoo’s mission and conservation programs and partnerships, visit zooatlanta.org/conservation or download the 2018 conservation report, Beyond the Zoo.
