Wacky Wilderness

Wednesday, September 16, 2026•10:00 AM

On this guided experience, you will learn all about the strange and sometimes bizarre characteristics of the animals who call Zoo Atlanta home! You will discover questions like what a binturong is, why it smells like popcorn, why gorillas smell a certain way, and why lemurs are always vocalizing.

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About Zoo Atlanta

Founded in 1889, this institution has grown from its nineteenth-century roots into a major hub for wildlife education and conservation.story_potoo

840 Cherokee Ave SE, Grant Park, GA 30315

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• Opens 9:00 AM

zooatlanta.org

+1 404-624-5600

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