Bring the whole family for Zoo Atlanta’s third-annual holiday tree lighting! We flip the switch at 6 p.m. on Grand Patio!

Festive activities
Free crafts for children
Photo-ops in front of our 20’ holiday tree
Delicious holiday snacks*
Adults can enjoy hard hot cider and warm mulled wine*
Holiday gift shopping at Zoo Atlanta Trading Company and Pandamonium gift shops
Zoo-wide holiday themed enrichment for animals

GLEEFUL PERFORMERS

12 p.m. DJ Dance Party
12:30 p.m. Holiday themed African storytelling with Deb Strahorn
1:30 p.m. Experience a traditional eastern European holiday with Rosa Bulgaria
2:30 p.m. Orchestral performance of holiday favorites
3:30 p.m. Magical Juggling Elves
4:30 p.m. Neighborhood Ballet performing scenes from The Nutcracker
5 p.m. Caroling with The Graduates, Atlanta’s Premier Acapella Group
5:30 p.m. And a very special visit from Mrs. Claus
6 p.m. – TREE LIGHTING

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Flamingo Plaza): Enjoy a modern take on some holiday hits with the Tinseltone Carolers to start your Zoo experience!

*Activities and special entertainment are included with purchase of general admission tickets. Food and beverages require additional purchase.

HO-HO HOLIDAY ANIMAL ENRICHMENT EXTRAVAGANZA

Animals around the Zoo will also discover holiday-themed surprises in their habitats on Saturday, December 7. Enrichment is a vital component of superior animal care at accredited zoological organizations, and Zoo Atlanta has a robust enrichment program in place year-round for all species. Animal enrichment, which may take the form of objects, foods, scents, feeder puzzles and more, stimulates animals’ natural behaviors and adaptations while promoting their well-being.

All animal activities are weather and temperature-permitting. Check your Zoo map or ask any Admissions representative for updates on the day of the event.

• 9:30 a.m. – fossa
• 9:30 a.m. – orangutans (Habitat 1)
• 9:45 a.m. – lemurs
• 10 a.m. – African monkeys
• 10 a.m. – Aldabra tortoises
• 10 a.m. – meerkats
• 10 a.m. – orangutans (Habitat 2)
• 10 a.m. – Petting Zoo goats and sheep
• 10:15 a.m. – gorillas (Habitat 3)
• 10:15 a.m. – milky eagle owls
• 10:45 a.m. – southern ground hornbills
• 11 a.m. – Komodo dragon
• 11 a.m. – lappet-faced vultures
• 11 a.m. – tanuki
• 11:30 a.m. – blue-throated macaws
• 11:45 a.m. – golden lion tamarins
• 1:30 p.m. – giraffes, zebras, warthogs
• Between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – giant pandas
• 2 p.m. – sun bears
• 2:30 p.m. – Kunekune pigs
• 2:30 p.m. – tigers
• 2:45 p.m. – elephants
• 2:45 p.m. – gorillas (Habitat 1)
• 4 p.m. – clouded leopard

Other species may have enrichment in their habitats throughout the day.